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    HD upgrade & using Recovery CD

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by boon, Aug 8, 2006.

  1. boon

    boon Newbie

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    Hi
    I am planning to upgrade my HD on my laptop but I m wondering if I am still be able to use the recovery cd or the OS that comes with the laptop. I heard it has to be the same hard drive that was shipped with the laptop isnt?
    Thanks
     
    boon, Aug 8, 2006
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  2. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Nope, you shouldn't have any problem with that disk.
     
    ttupa, Aug 8, 2006
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    I change my HD and still using my old OS.. no problem.. :)
     
    qohelet, Aug 9, 2006
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  4. ahidalgo

    ahidalgo Notebook Consultant

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    There is no problem. I do it in one friend's computer and the OS worked perfectly
     
    ahidalgo, Aug 9, 2006
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    ChangFest Notebook Consultant

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    If you don't want to re-install, you have the option to clone your existing install to the new hard drive. Any free HD cloning tool will work. I've used HDClone with success. This method allows you to keep everything setup the way you have it now, without having to re-install your OS.
     
    ChangFest, Aug 9, 2006
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