I want to convert my Windows laptop to Chromebook and SSD. I am happy to lose all data. Can I switch OS with this SSD drive?
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This SSD comes completely wiped you can put any OS you want in it as long as you know how, mine is running mac OSX
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There is also an msata slot occupied by a 24Gb SSD used as a boost drive. The msata drive can be replaced with a larger one and used as the boot drive. This tool can be used to copy the OS to the msata SSD easily. http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/migrate-OS-to-SSD/
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Yes, you can change in the BIOS. But doing so requires you to reinstall the OS. You may also run the 2 SSD as JBOD which is what I am doing with mine.
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Yes, it is upgradeable to 240/500GB M2 SSDs, but you need to void the warranty (as it requires modification of the internal hardware and opening the computer) and requires some configuration from the HDD, so it is possible a clean install of Windows may be required after modification to accomodate the new SSD drive.
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I bought that computer for my son, he loves it, no problems. Unfortunately I don't know what a ssd drive is, nor does he, so I can't give you any info on that.
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I just installed a new win7 os no problems at all. Then reattached my old drive and removed what I wanted , formatted it and store pictures and large programs on it. I am just sorry I did not buy a bigger SSD.
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Yes. I have my laptop which has Windows installed, attached to the HDMI connection on the Chromebase. The hdmi connection is the only one available to connect another computer. Once connected, you turn the Chromebase on, then press "chrome" on the Chromebase monitor to switch from Chrome OS to your other computer- works GREAT. I have started using the Chromebase more an more over Windows pc. Much faster bootup an shut down
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Your best bet is to get an SSD drive meant for a laptop computer. This drive is not. Make sure there is room for another drive and buy one that comes with mirroring software.
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hi, the driver is actually a mirror just to clone the OS from your current disk to the new SSD. you may use it in as many laptop as you want to
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Matt, check this link out and hope it works out for you: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/
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Give up now. This notebook has no place for a hard drive. It only has solid-state memory. That's it. If you want more use an SD card in the provided slot. You're only reasonable operating system options are as follows: Either you choose to use the Chrome OS provided on it. Or you replace the operating system with CHRUBUNTU, as I intend to. Both Chrome OS and open to one run well on small computers with low amounts of RAM and small processors. Windows seven is a memory hog and will completely die on the notebook if you ever manage to install it which I doubt you will.
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Recovery disk for what? Everything is in the cloud. That is the point of a Chromebook.
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Unless your laptop has space for two hard drives its going to be a little more difficult. One option is of course backing up everything externally and re installing windows onto it, which is in my opinion the best way. But other ssds come with notebook transfer kits like the Crucial M4 which I would suggest over the kingston. But the transfer kit is just a usb to sata connector, so you plug it up to the ssd and into your laptop and there is software that goes along with it to copy everything.
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I don't actually remember that distinction, but Windows has to be on the 500 GB regular HD or otherwise the SSD would be of no use or consequence. Speed is not the operative parameter with this computer.
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You really can't download or install anything on a chromebook. You only will have a chrome web browser to do anything with.
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U can use an external drive or install an internal hdd to your computer and use that. I only use my ssd for the operating system and programs everything else hdd.
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As long as you don't change the motherboard, you're OK. I have changed out both my laptop and desktop (OS) hard drives to SSDs with no problem.There is a Microsoft Licensing FAQ on this --- it's under Refurbished/Used PCs.http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=ZeL6n4MrK8a