If the HDD dies, will the DVD/CD that comes with it allow me to install the same OS on a new, naked HDD?
625704
Yes. Just shoot me an email after purchase and I will make sure there is a reinstall disc in the box. Thanks, Computer World
625705
Yes, but you will need the product code for the OS on the unit if your using a recovery disc. If you have the original install disc, then the code should be on it or on the side of the computer.
1088528
The drive comes like any other drive and can be used with any OS that supports hard drives. There is no reason why multiple OS installs can't be made on it, following the standard multi-boot issues.
906489
I suspect it will NOT boot if you copy to a new disk as the current drive sounds like it has physical issues. This device makes a sector-by-sector mirror image of the existing drive so I would not be optimistic a copy of it will boot properly.
1111820
As long as the media is readable by the device/drive. I'm assuming it's a DVD-ROM, there shouldn't be an issue booting off a DVD with this drive. Just make sure to change your boot settings in your BIOS when your ready to install Windows. Make sure you have your data cables handy, but you will need special software to play blu-rays. Otherwise the drive will think it's a DVD
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least... » Read More The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. « Show Less
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im not sure. the way i figured it out was watching youtube videos. i know there is an easy way to tell which drive you need, but i can't remember. good luck. also i know that the is a piece of the old drive you will need to unsolder from the original and solder into the new unit.
373289
No, that is a hitch. It comes without an operating system. If you can get your hands on W7 / W8 disc then you just get an external DVD drive, install for me was a breeze.
843672
Yes, the install offers an upgrade or to do a full (clean) install which is what I did. If you're putting an SSD and hard drive in to your machine, don't connect the hard drive until after the install if you want the OS to be on the SSD. The installer can get confused if you have more than one drive available.
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If you are trying to ask if you can turn it into a boot drive where you can load OS's from then yes you can. You will have to download specific software that will wipe the drive and then install the OS onto the drive to be installed on your computer.
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No it comes empty you need to install OS yourself.Also comes with no Hard disk you have to buy that separately.
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine.
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Yes, but any information on it would be removed during the install process. You need a blank drive so the disk station can format it.
1233654
All of the disk drives are combined into one logical drive. This means that you would loose the data on your existing drives.As a side note, this unit is very fast. I have had mine about a year with no problems (Windows 7 x64).
2133131
You have to check with the vendor for exact configuration available. I got one with Win7 Pro 32bit, pre-installed. It came with a knock-off "Win 7 repair CD" and a DVD with a current "system image" for recovery of the operating systemin the event the drive fails.
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What if you just wipe/format the hard drive every 6 months or so, and then try to install it again. Will it activate, or no?
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Generally yes; sometimes the key will only work if the previous install is exactly the same version as this version. However, you could reinstall if there is a difference in versions, since you will have the installer disk.
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It should, provided that the product key is valid. But why would you want to install a unsupported OS onto a new system?