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<blockquote data-quote="NightShade" data-source="post: 2896039" data-attributes="member: 29706"><p>I generally start fresh with a new drive. Most of the time the software can easily be reinstalled and you are more often than not going to be clearing out some stuff that was causing slowdowns anyway. Even if you didn't notice them before the new drive you will likely notice after a fresh install.</p><p></p><p>If you REALLY can't find install discs/replacements for your programs then you will likely have to pull the drive out that is currently in the computer and find some way to clone it. If you already have a desktop with open connections (assuming that the laptop is using SATA connectors) then all you need to do is drop the new and old drive in and then clone the one to the other. And as mentioned if you are technically challenged you can get a standalone cloner and use it then just sell it or trade it for something else.</p><p></p><p>If you are lucky enough to have a laptop with two fixed drive bays (not very common unless you bought a gaming or desktop replacement style computer) you could just install a new drive in the second bay and transfer your documents and downloads to the second drive and run with business as usual.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NightShade, post: 2896039, member: 29706"] I generally start fresh with a new drive. Most of the time the software can easily be reinstalled and you are more often than not going to be clearing out some stuff that was causing slowdowns anyway. Even if you didn't notice them before the new drive you will likely notice after a fresh install. If you REALLY can't find install discs/replacements for your programs then you will likely have to pull the drive out that is currently in the computer and find some way to clone it. If you already have a desktop with open connections (assuming that the laptop is using SATA connectors) then all you need to do is drop the new and old drive in and then clone the one to the other. And as mentioned if you are technically challenged you can get a standalone cloner and use it then just sell it or trade it for something else. If you are lucky enough to have a laptop with two fixed drive bays (not very common unless you bought a gaming or desktop replacement style computer) you could just install a new drive in the second bay and transfer your documents and downloads to the second drive and run with business as usual. [/QUOTE]
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