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January 2nd, 2015 01:00
How to install windows on empty hard drive.
Im using dell inspiron 3521 windows 8 preloaded. Last week my hard drive crashed. And i dont have any recovery backup disk or usb. And now im going to buy a new internal hard drive. But dont know what to do after buying the hard drive. I know how to fit the hard drive. But dont know the step to do after that. And one more thing. Is it important to buy the same hard drive or i can buy a different one. Pls suggest me some good brands.. And steps to do after fitting the hard drive.
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Philip_Yip
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January 2nd, 2015 04:00
I advise installation of a SSD Crucial/Samsung or Intel. The Crucial 256 GB MX100 or 550 are a good buy:
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/inspiron-15-%283521%29
Regarding Windows installation follow my instructions here to download Windows 8.1 installation media:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-microsoft-windows-and-office/download-microsoft-windows/download-windows-8-1-retail-and-oem-iso/
For full installation instructions see A Clean Install of Windows 8.1:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/a-clean-install-of-windows-8-1/
If you need additional help with driver installation, provide the hardware IDs after installation of Windows 8.1:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/downloading-drivers-checking-hardware-ids-and-downloading-and-installing-dell-system-drivers-in-the-correct-order/checking-hardware-ids-in-the-device-manager/