ZBoater Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I just bought a new model netbook and will be moving the P128 over (from a HP 2133 to a HP 2140). Since it is a different processor, I decided to do a fresh install to avoid any unpleasantness down the road if I tried to just swap the hard drive. I have read many a post about erasing a SSD, "restoring to factory condition", etc. etc., and I am confused. I have searched but have gotten conflicting and outdated results. On this new 2nd gen 128GB SDD, so I need to do anything special to restore it to a factory condition? My plan was to backup the new hard drive and restore it as is onto the SSD using Acronis True Image. Any pointers will be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted June 30, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted June 30, 2009 On this new 2nd gen 128GB SDD, so I need to do anything special to restore it to a factory condition? My plan was to backup the new hard drive and restore it as is onto the SSD using Acronis True Image. Any pointers will be appreciated! I am not clear on what you mean by this: Are you going to do a fresh install on another HDD then image it to your new SSD Drive? I would suggest just doing the install on the new SSD and save your self some time. But Acronics True Image is some of the best imaging software on the market and one I have personally used and in fact we use it in our lab. So either way you should have no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBoater Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 I confuse myself sometimes. :D: The new laptop comes with XP Pro already on it, so I was planning on backing that install up with True Image, swapping the hard drive out and install the SSD, then restore that image onto the SSD. I was wondering if I had to do anything special to the SSD before I restored that image or if I decided to do a fresh install from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted June 30, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted June 30, 2009 NO there are no special requirements, just when you do the install make sure that you have all of the latest drivers installed and or downloaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted July 6, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 6, 2009 I have not seen that problem either way, but did you read the F.A.Q.? And you should be using the latest version of the software for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBoater Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Some have had issues with SSD partition alignment when restoring with Acronis software. After you restore, be sure to check your partitions alignment so that you're running at max performance. Jason I ran Acronis Disk Director Suite to check. Didn't find anything odd, but I couldn't find where to check "alignment". How can I check that? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted July 13, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 13, 2009 This is talked about in SSD Frequently Asked Questions! If you do not see your specific issue then it does not apply to you and just use the directions given in the FAQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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