Thinking of updating.

[beaker]

1 year ago they didnt have onboard, chipset controlled SATA 3. The most you will probably see out of it, if it does have SATA III is around 400meg/sec.

[hershy314]

So what you saying? I wasted $140?

[hershy314]

According to HP the version of Windows I have can't be cloned cause it's an OEM version. Only way I can get Windows on the SSD is to use a retail disk. Guess I have to get one of those now.

[WastedTalent]

BS. There's ways around that. Can't say on here but yeah.

[hershy314]

yeah well something has to be done...not sure what, but wish I would of found out about this before getting this stupid thing.

[beaker]

Dude, call microsoft. There should be a number on the warning. You didnt waste 140$.

You really need to calm down, nothing is broken or bad, or a waste. If you really need help you're welcome to PM me and I can call you and walk you through how to fix it.

Normal SATA II hard drives will transfer at about 150 megs/second. An SSD on SATA II will still transfer at about 275 meg/sec You're talking about a HUGE increase in speed.

Please make sure TRIM is enabled.

How to enable TRIM Command in Windows 7 with a Solid State Drive


To enable or disable TRIM Command, you will need to open an
Elevated Command Prompt window.

How To Open an Elevated Command Prompt
window: Click on Start Orb > Type "CMD.exe" in Search box > Right click on
"CMD" and select "Run as Administrator" (If you receive a prompt confirmation,
click YES)

How to Enable TRIM Command

In the Elevated
command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior set
disabledeletenotify 0

How to Disable TRIM Command

In the
Elevated command Prompt windows, type the following:

fsutil behavior set
disabledeletenotify 1

How do I know if TRIM is working in Windows
7?

In the Elevated command Prompt windows, type the
following:

fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify
Results explained
below:
DisableDeleteNotify = 1 (Windows TRIM commands are
disabled)
DisableDeleteNotify = 0 (Windows TRIM commands are
enabled)


How to enable AHCI in Windows 7 after
Instalation:

There is one way to fix this, although you need
to have knowledge of registry editing. The detailed steps from Microsoft are as
follows:

1.Exit all Windows-based programs.
2.Click Start, type
regedit in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
3.If you receive the
User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
4.Locate and then click the
following registry
subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServicesMsahci
5.In the
right pane, right-click Start in the Name column, and then click Modify.
6.In
the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
7.On the File menu, click Exit
to close Registry Editor.

After this you’ll have to restart your
computer, go to BIOS and enable AHCI. When you log in to Windows again, you’ll
notice the installation of drivers for AHCI. Another restart will be required to
finish the driver installation.

These steps are provided at your own risk
and not suggested unless you know and understand the risks. You will want to
make sure the controller driver and MB BIOS support this option before you
enable it

Seriously, if you have any questions, do NOT hesitate to PM me. I'm more than happy to help.

[KMS]

If you reinstall windows, make sure to set the drive to AHCI mode, not raid or IDE BEFORE you install. It's in the bios.

[hershy314]

I'm going to try what your suggesting beaker and kms what is AHCI mode?

What ever AHCI is I was not able to enable it. I'm going to try my luck with Microsoft again

[hershy314]

awesome....Microsoft told the same thing today that HP told me last night. I can't clone the hard drive to the ssd cause it wont copy all the right drivers and such.

[beaker]

Yes it will, dont worry about that part. Did you get the key? All you need is for them to re-activate windows. Actually the key should be on Sticker on the case.