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    Dumb question time .

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by 1Coopgt, Jul 13, 2010.

  1. 1Coopgt

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    So I decided it was time to upgrade the hard drive in my MX11R1 . I originally bought it with a 160gig hd. knowing I would upgrade it eventually . So the other day I ordered a Seagate Momentus XT 500GB 7200 RPM hd. Installing the hd will be the easy part.

    What I'm wondering is , after installing the HD can I just plug in my CD reader & pop in the CD that came with the computer . Will it load Windows 7 from it ? Unfortunately I don't know what's on the disc . I would like to do a fresh install instead of cloning the existing HD.

    I've got a lot of experience with building Desktop computers but not much with laptops or Dell/Alienware laptops .

    Thanks ahead of time for any responses .
     
    1Coopgt, Jul 13, 2010
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    Ok. Thank you thank you thank you. I've never heard of that tool before, but it just made my day.
     
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    Be sure to use the drivers on the support.dell.com page. Do not use the resource DVD if your system came with one...
     
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    I was planning on it . But why other than being out dated now.
     
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    Isn't the disc that came with the system a DVD? maybe you need a DVD reader and not a CD reader.
     
    prasong, Jul 13, 2010
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    My bad I have a DVD burner/writer .
     
    1Coopgt, Jul 14, 2010
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