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New SSD do I have to reinstall all programs?

Binder · 2011-04-21 09:57:01

Hey lads. Was thinking of getting a 80gb SSD but I don't want the hassle of reinstalling all my programs. Is there a way to install OS on ssd and still be able to run the programs from my current OS drive.

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21-04-2011 10:57am

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Binder

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Hey lads.

Was thinking of getting a 80gb SSD but I don't want the hassle of reinstalling all my programs. Is there a way to install OS on ssd and still be able to run the programs from my current OS drive.

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#2 21-04-2011 11:07am
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No, if you want to change the drive paths of your programs the only way to do it is to reinstall them. You could try cloning your entire drive if you have enough space, although I've only seen it work when moving to a larger hard drive.

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#3 21-04-2011 12:52pm
Binder

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Thanks,

Yeah my HDD is 1 TB so no chance of cloning it.

Just taight there might be some new way to do it. Its a pain...

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#4 21-04-2011 12:59pm
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http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/131874-best-way-transfer-os-program-files-ssd.html

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