Re install windows 7 after new HD install no optical drive

[Rob0702]

Hi,
I have an out of warranty hp dv1 notebook with no optical drive (i.e. no recovery software) and a failing hard drive (it clicks an goes to blue screen often). I ordered an SSD drive to replace the failing one, how can I re -install the windows 7 home premium 64 from the failing drive under this scenario?

Thanks!

 

[Arc]

You may follow this method to transfer the existing installation to the new SSD, if you like: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/135077-windows-7-installation-transfer-new-computer.html

But the easiest one is: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

You may make a bootable USB flash stickfor this purpose, following http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html or using WinToFlash.

 

[indianacarnie]

We have many fine tutorials here. Have you seen this one? :http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/149969-ssd-install-transfer-operating-system.html

 

[theog]

   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create
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Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?


How to make HP Recovery DVD disks:
Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows Vista) | HP® Support

How to make HP Recovery USB disk:
Using the Downloadable USB Recovery Flash Disk Creation Utility HP Pavilion dv6700z CTO Entertainment Notebook PC | HP® Support

or
You can Order HP Recovery Disks from here:
Country-Language Selector | HP® Support

 

[Rob0702]

Thanks! I am able to get the computer to boot up and make the recovery USB drive recovery disk

 

[Rob0702]

after I install the SSD, will I need me to take any othersteps to recover it?

 

[AddRAM]

Let us know how far you`ve gotten and we`ll advise you. It`s been 2 hours. :huh:

 

[Rob0702]

I am getting the SSD on Tuesday. I have the restore USB ready, I created it with the hp software on the PC. Just wondering if there are additional steps I need to take or if the recovery USB will format the new drive etc.

 

[gregrocker]

Have you looked over the steps for Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which is a much better install without he preinstalled HP factory bloatware and duplicate utilties that are the worst in the industry.

If you follow the steps you get a perfect install vs. the worst possible install using the HP preinstalled OS via image or Recovery disks.