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09-10-2016 11:12 AM
I have a failing 1TB HD that I want to replace with a SSD 250-500GB HD. Do I need a 1TB HD replacement to use recovery disk? The only programs/apps are MS Office and printer software, so I know there is enough space.
Thanks, Paul.
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09-10-2016 02:34 PM
The system would expect the 1 TB drive. If the faulty drive can last another cycle, you can use migration software into the smaller drive. Just read the procedure to shrink the original to the smaller size.
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09-10-2016 02:34 PM
The system would expect the 1 TB drive. If the faulty drive can last another cycle, you can use migration software into the smaller drive. Just read the procedure to shrink the original to the smaller size.
HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.