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May 15th, 2015 17:00

(redirected) Upgrading HDD in Alienware 15 to SSD

Hello all,

I recently purchased a SSD and want to install it in my alienare 15.  I noticed a great tutorial video on youtube, so i dont need to know how to physically do it.

Rather, I want to know the best way to get a fresh windows install on it?  I currently have alien respawn on a usb drive, but I think that's just for recovery, correct? 

Does Dell or Alienware make any utilities I can use to put on a USB stick for fresh windows 8.1 install that also includes factory Alienware settings/software?

I cant seem to find the answer anywhere.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

10 Elder

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May 15th, 2015 22:00

Best to this post in the Alienware Owners Club Forum, here:

http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/default.aspx

Bev.

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May 18th, 2015 12:00

If the USB flash drive was made with version 1.7 or 1.8 it will allow the installation of factory settings on a SSD.

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