Imaging a NEW os to ssd.


  1. Damonlandsdown
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    windows 7 ultimate x64
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    Imaging a NEW os to ssd.


    hey,

    my old hard drive that has been my OS drive for years wont cut it.
    I have an image of my OS but i don't know how to 'image' or install it on the SSD without my cd drive.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
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  3. speedgamer01
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
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    You might be able to save the file to a pendrive... can't you use a dvd drive?
    Where do you have that image??
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  4. whs
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    You will need either an external enclosure or an external disk (which is a "must have" anyhow). Here are some tips that may be useful: SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System
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