“Need to replace existing 1TB HDD on Samsung laptop. Existing HDD has OS loaded on it (don't have separate CD's). How do I xfer OS from existing to new HDD?”

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• Rich, I had a Toshiba laptop years ago and I was able to call Toshiba and provide my serial number and pay some fee and they mailed me my OS on a usb stick and I was able to load my os onto the new hard drive that way. Most recently I purchased a license for Acronis and that software walked me through creating a backup of my computer and transferring it to a new SSD. This method was way easier and I recommend it.

  Answered by Jeff 3 years ago

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• Hi Rich, Please know that the WD Blue Hard Drive for Laptop comes with SATA 6 Gb/s interface and has 2.5 Inch form factor. Please check with the PC/Laptop vendor whether the WD drive will fit and support the host device. -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.

  Answered by Western Digital Team 3 years ago

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