Does this come with OS migration software so I can just pull my OS from my HDD over to the SSD?
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No, it does not. I also tried a 3rd party HDD-to-SSD software migration tool yet it lacked adequate features to handle my situation.
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Try Clonezillla. It's always worked for me and is free. It will clone your entire boot drive.
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No. However there are several free options and you might try SanDisk.com support. Beyond that, i HIGHLY recommend this drive. Mine is rock solid and EXTREMELY fast. 500MB read and 400MB write. I would also recommend a fresh install.
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No, it does not. You will have to go online for OS migration software (paid versions or free versions).
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You don't. Just follow the instructions to do a restore (disk clone) and the new ssd is just like the old ssd. Once you complete the new ssd installation, then perform the in-place upgrade as you would normally.
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A handy guide. http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid+state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
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No software is included. You will have to install and format the drive, then using an installation method of your choice, reinstall your operating system.
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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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No. The kit version includes a USB 3.0 to sata connector that connects from your computers USB port to the hard drive while the hard drive is outside your computer so you can copy all your old data to the new drive. Once the data has been moved, you must use your computers old internal wires and caddy/rails. If you are adding this device as a second internal hard drive, you will need to get an extra internal cable and caddy/rail. I replaced my old HDD with this SSD on my 5 year old HP, and boot time went from 3 minutes down to about 55 seconds. Then I got a new computer and installed the SSD as main drive, and boot time from completely shut down is about 18 seconds (new laptop, windows 8.1) it comes out of sleep/hibernate in 4-8 seconds including password entry. Very pleased with this purchase.
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It comes with all the software you need to do anything with the drive. That is if you get the retail box and not the oem version which is bare bones drive.
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No, use your manufacture drive tool , third party software or simply reformat existing drive
648056
Yep, works great... we use the SSD for the OS and installed programs. Then use a 1TB drive for data. Very fast boot times with this configuration.
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I used a backup program (Acronis True image) to copy the OS onto the SSD. It then guided me how to change to boot from the new SSD. No reinstall of Win 8 needed, just copy to SSD and set that drive as boot drive. Pretty easy. It never asked for windows key in the process. For an easier process still, buy the migration kit for your specific SSD which will come with the hardware you may need as well. I was in your shoes and like you thought it was going to be harder than it was. Good luck and enjoy the 5-second boot up afterward. JF
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It does not provide you recovery DVD but I managed to do it within 3 hours. If you are going to add Samsung SSD, it will be very easy as I did since it gives you migration CD. So all you need to do it, insert their CD that comes with SSD, install the wizard, and migrate all of data from your HDD to SSD, which takes about 10~20 minutes. Then, all I did was resetting (quick format from Windows 8.1) the laptop, and my laptop flies now. If you are going to use other SSD, check http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?37714-G750JW-adding-a-SSD , or google "asus rog SSD installation" and there are plenty of threads available to assist you. Since it pasts a week so you might have done it already, but hope this helped you and enjoy your laptop!
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This is basically what I did, but I just put my SSD directly into my MBP, did a clean install of Mavericks, and moved over my desired files. It had been a while since I did a clean install, so I preferred to do it this way versus a clone. Now the HDD can be an external drive.
717778
effortlessly is relative...can you transfer the data and O/S? or is this as a secondary drive? Your mileage may vary!
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This is not a transfer program but a clone program .... Your data remains in the old HDD .... GO to Crucial website to verify my statements ..... and don't forget the static guard wrist line ..... Good luck - Dave Brown
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When I used the software that came with the SSD, it only copied the data. You can set up a second partition with a partition program after your done.
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Yes of course; You would need to install the SSD with a SATA cable and cut the wire ties for the bundled wires to connect the SSD. Once connected use the Avatar Recovery Disk and F9 to install the OS. Once installed you can format the other drive.
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it doesn't come with an OS, you can install either a Windows OS or a Linux distro (ie, Ubuntu, Fedora...) The SSD drive capacity can be whatever you want, but the actual SSD size needed is the 2.5 form factor. I tried fitting a 3.5 HD in the chasis and it didn't close all the way, so I switched to a 2.5.