Recovery disk vs installation disk

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pa55w0rd
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06-27-2025, 03:57 AM

The discs likely hold software that interacts with the operating system on the HDD, preventing a direct reinstall on the SSD. You can't simply move Windows to a disk for that purpose.

pa55w0rd

06-27-2025, 03:57 AM #1

The discs likely hold software that interacts with the operating system on the HDD, preventing a direct reinstall on the SSD. You can't simply move Windows to a disk for that purpose.

MrBogdanr5000
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07-03-2025, 02:44 AM

Recovery involves restoring the operating system. I’m almost certain there’s a tool that lets you copy the OS to an SSD.

MrBogdanr5000

07-03-2025, 02:44 AM #2

Recovery involves restoring the operating system. I’m almost certain there’s a tool that lets you copy the OS to an SSD.

Nicocraft666
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07-03-2025, 04:26 AM

No, the update won’t include any 'moving Windows' from AlienRespawn. The Factory Software choice is reflected in its name. It refers to all the software originally provided by Alienware, along with drivers and other components they selected for installation. A Recovery/Rescue disk restores the system to default settings, fixing OS, drivers, and related problems. Doesn’t it clarify everything on that screen?

Nicocraft666

07-03-2025, 04:26 AM #3

kitkat7650
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07-03-2025, 07:54 PM

Recovery discs hold the operating system and other essentials, allowing you to transfer everything to an SSD.

kitkat7650

07-03-2025, 07:54 PM #4

Recovery discs hold the operating system and other essentials, allowing you to transfer everything to an SSD.

yalex27
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07-04-2025, 04:23 AM

I believe the only available software is a cloning tool that handles everything. I’ve also heard that cloning isn’t ideal, so it’s best to avoid it.

yalex27

07-04-2025, 04:23 AM #5

I believe the only available software is a cloning tool that handles everything. I’ve also heard that cloning isn’t ideal, so it’s best to avoid it.

Skeetarr
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07-04-2025, 11:24 AM

Review the instructions for resetting Windows.

Skeetarr

07-04-2025, 11:24 AM #6

Review the instructions for resetting Windows.

SpaceShaman
Junior Member

07-11-2025, 10:28 AM

Cloning involves significant data handling, which is its main drawback. It affects all aspects of the process.

SpaceShaman

07-11-2025, 10:28 AM #7

Cloning involves significant data handling, which is its main drawback. It affects all aspects of the process.

DSC009
Junior Member

07-11-2025, 12:16 PM

Enderman @ Captain_WD

DSC009

07-11-2025, 12:16 PM #8

Enderman @ Captain_WD

Francesco961
Junior Member

07-11-2025, 09:32 PM

I copied from an old 250GB drive to my SX900 without any issues. This might be connected to the fact that you're storing a large volume of data on the SSD very quickly.

Francesco961

07-11-2025, 09:32 PM #9

I copied from an old 250GB drive to my SX900 without any issues. This might be connected to the fact that you're storing a large volume of data on the SSD very quickly.

_spoot_
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07-27-2025, 04:09 AM

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You wouldn’t be able to do that. A 1TB HDD can’t hold half its capacity on a 120GB SSD.

_spoot_

07-27-2025, 04:09 AM #10

You wouldn’t be able to do that. A 1TB HDD can’t hold half its capacity on a 120GB SSD.

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