To me, it boiled down to the following:

Do I have an extra hardrive I can backup my current data to?
Do I have all the drivers for my hardware in the event that when I re-install I may not have access to this?
Do I have all the product keys/serial numbers to the applications I have installed?
Can I backup my browser bookmarks, aim logs, etc and easily port it back in?
Is there anything that I can do without?

If you don't have an extra hardrive or you can't backup your data, use ghost. If you can do all the above (plus whatever you need to backup), then I'd say do a fresh install. You'll get a clean install and can then decide to custom configure how you want windows 7 to store data by putting the minimal amount of work on your ssd.

At the end of the day, if you don't know what you're doing then use ghost. if you do, then the wheel is yours.

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I cloned my drive to SSD. Nothing changes.

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When will Magician Software be updated to support Windows 8?

very slow on updates for windows 8. When can we expect to see an update to Magician Software?

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Thank you for contacting Samsung. In order to get support for your SSD, please call 1-800-Samsung > Press 1 for consumer > 5 for PC > 4 for Drives & Memory > 1 for Solid State Drive. Thank you for being a Samsung customer!

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Samsung SSD Magician malfunction?

Hi. I have a question for the Samsung SSD 830 series and Magician. Anybody can answer me?
Why Magician don't recognized my SSD as native Samsung ( "No Samsung Brand SSD found in the system. This feature is supported only on Samsung Brand SSD" # though device have Part number MZ7PC128HAFU-000KN by Samsung Semiconductor as evidenced lable on SSD?
I have Samsung NP530U3C-A01 ultrabook. Windows 7 Ultimate x64. with Samsung Semiconductor SSD MZ7PC128HAFU-000KN.
When I try update FW through Samsung SSD Magician ver.3.1 - error message appears "No Samsung Brand SSD found in the system. This feature is supported only on Samsung Brand SSD", although utility correctly identifies all drive parameters in tab System Information - Drive Summary:
Model Name SAMSUNG MZ7PC128HAFU-000
Manufacturer SAMSUNG
Serial Number S0YGNYABC13635
Firmware Version CXM02K1Q
Size 119GB
Max LBA 250069680
ATA Standart ATA/ATAPI-8
Word Wide Name 5-000538-043584D30
Multiple Sectors 16

But the drive icon marked with red cross in the left pane Samsung SSD Magician ver.3.1. If I try to take the test "Performance Optimization" -
similarly error message appears "Not a supported Samsung SSD"

Since the Samsung SSD Magician can't recognize my SSD as manufactured by Samsung, respectively my attempt FW update via "Windows Solution" leads to error message appears - "Not a Samsung SSD".

I had a suspicion - that malfunctions Samsung SSD Magician are result
of errors in FW, or its older version.
Here htttp://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/MZ-7PC128N/AM # - located firmware for notebook ver.CXM03B1Q MZ-
7PC128N, and here - http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/MZ-7PC128D/AM # same ver.CXM03B1Q - for desktop SSD MZ-7PC128D - both with the date 19.01.2012. As demonstrated bit-comparison - files are identical in both archives, that confirming FW versions identity.

As far as I could understand - and MZ-7PC128N and MZ-7PC128D and my MZ-7PC128HAFU based on the ARM Cortex 9 namely S4LJ204X01 chip that indicates about compatibility FW. The only thing that confuses for me - I could not find data about memory chips used in these three modifications nowhere.

Taking into account all the above, I tried to update my CMX02K1Q FW to CXM03B1Q via Bootable USB drive, but got an error message "No supported SSD#s# detected for fIrmware update!!!"

What's wrong with this SSD and Magician?

When the planned release Magicia version wich is able to work correctly with preinstalled SSD's?

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How do I migrate my hard drive to my SSD

My computer does not see the SSD drive. Norton's Ghost does not have a migrate option.

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Couple of ways. Use a program like Ghost or backup your data to a DVD or USB drive and do a clean install of the OS (preferred method). It will take some time but it will be better in the long term.

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Does Samsung sell the installation kit seperately for the 830 SSD drives?

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2.5" to 3.5" bracket can be purchased either online or local store for cheap.

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how do you download the Batman game that came with it?

when I try to goto the website listed on the card it doesn't work. It's like it's not a valid website.

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http://us-samsung.gamesplanet.com/shop/batman-arkham-city Here is where I went and get my code redeem successfully.

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How do you CLONE a HDD on this SSD?

I was unsuccessful cloning my HDD on this Samsung SSD after meticulously following the instructions in the user's guide. I need some help.

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I used the Apricorn EZ gig IV. Bata Bing...30 min. later I had a perfect clone.

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Is this easy to install in my Macbook pro?

Is this easy to intall in my Macbook pro?

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Yes, VERY EASY. Just installed it into my 2012 17inch Macbook pro. Same as my 2009. Flip over, make sure its off. Take out all the screws, and note there are 3 LONG ONES!! Then, from the back, or vent area, grag the metal and pull straight toward you, giving even pressure. You should hear some snaps. Don't worry, they are clips. Then with the cover off, Look at the bottom left, 17 inch, or bottom right for your HDD. Touch a metal surface to discharge all of your static. Then, with the same screwdriver you used to take off the back, find the black bracket just above the HDD. It has 2 black screws. Loosen them and take that off. Now from the pulltab, pull the HDD toward you, sliding it away from the opposite end of the clip. Now with it loos in the air, gently pry the SATA connections away from the HDD. There you have your HDD out! Now there are 4 Torx screws on either side. Take those and put them on your SSD. Reinstall in reverse. DONE! Takes less than 5 mins.

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When will SSD Magician be updated to support the new firmware (CXM05H1Q)?

Got a new HP laptop with a MZ7PC128HAFU drive. SSD Magician shows the drive has a firmware version of CXM05H1Q, which isn't available in support yet. It also claims that the drive is not a supported Samsung drive. Has anyone heard if/when SSD Magician will get an update to support the new drives they are shipping?

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Thank you for contacting Samsung.

At this time, you'll need to contact HP for support. Like Samsung and other vendors, you should be able to pull up a product page for your laptop, where you'll find product manuals, drivers, software, firmware associated with the various components in your device on the official manufacturer's website.

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Norton Ghost License Key

Search all over the box, CD sleeve, and manual, but still could not find the license key of Norton Ghost 15. Could you please offer the hint? Thanks,

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Thank you for contacting Samsung.

For all promos related to solid state drives, please call 1-866-726-4249.

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Generally slow random writes

As a general rule, my random writes are around 17k, when they should be at 30k. Occasionally, they are at 30k (once out of ten times re weekly optimization).

I have tried everything. iaSTOR, Trim enabled, let it sit with virus protection turned off, et cetera.

Lots of people seem to have this problem, but nobody seems to offer a solution.

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Thank you for contacting Samsung.

For all solid state drive questions, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG > Press 1 for consumer > 5 for PC > 4 for Drives & Memory > 1 for Solid State Drive.

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Norton Ghost

My SSD did not come with the Noton Ghost CD nor a Key. I can download it off this website but I still do not have a Key. How can I obtain one. This software was a major decision on purchasing this product.

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For all SSD promos, please call 1-866-726-4249.

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830 SSD Firmware Update for OSX

When will Samsung provide firmware updates applied via Apple OSX systems?

I currently have two Samsung 830 SSD's in Apple laptops.

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Thank you for contacting Samsung. In order to get support for your SSD, please call 1-800-Samsung > Press 1 for consumer > 1 for new inquiry > 5 for PC > 5 for Drives & Memory > 1 for Solid State Drive. Thank you for being a Samsung customer!

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Can I use SSD Magician to update my firmware if my drive is connected as a USB drive (i.e. in a USB enclosure?)

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I know of no reason why you shouldn't. If you experience problems with it, please contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, or if you want to come through a social media channel, we have a couple options for you:

If you have a Twitter account, go here or to this URL:
http://twitter.com/#!/samsungsupport
Having a transaction number or model number and serial number handy ahead of time will be helpful.

If you have Facebook, go here to this URL:
http://www.facebook.com/SamsungSupport
Click on the "Support Form" button.

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What is the warranty status?

I just want to know when the warranty expires on this drive.

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Thank you for contacting Samsung.

We'd like to assist you, but we're going to need additional information so that we can better address your concerns. We recommend you email us at qasupport@sea.samsung.com. Please provide a brief description of your product issue, as well as the product model, serial number and your contact info.

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Is this SSD compatible with Late-2010 13in. Macbook Pro?

I was hoping to swap out the 250GB hard drive that's in my macbook pro right now with this new Samsung SSD. I'm running OS Lion, will this be a problem?

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Yes! It will work. Tons of people did it. Check on youtube.

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Will Samsung release SSD Magician for Mac OS X?

I recently purchased this an 830 series SSD and was disappointed by the lack of Samsung support for platforms other than Windows. Does Samsung plan to release SSD Magician for OS X?

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Thank you for contacting Samsung.

We cannot speculate on unreleased Samsung software. We suggest that you consider following @samsungtweets and @samsungsupport on Twitter, or liking the Samsung USA page on Facebook for future product and software announcements.

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Do I need to replace it?

Bought SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series 128Gb drive on 05/26/2012.
Now Samsung Magician shows 9% wear.

ID Description Raw

5 Reallocated Sector Count 0
9 Power-on Hours 376
12 Power-on Count 319
177 Wear Leveling Count =========== 9 (S.M.A.R.T. says OK ???)
179 Used Reserved Block Count (total) 0
181 Program Fail Count (total) 0
182 Erase Fail Count (total) 0
183 Runtime Bad Count (total) 0
187 Uncorrectable Error Count 0
190 Airflow Temperature 31
195 ECC Error Rate 0
199 CRC Error Count 0
235 POR Recovery Count ========== 5 (S.M.A.R.T. says OK ???)
241 Total LBAs Written 1770924182

2 month and 376 on-power hours???
I am really disappointed in Samsung.

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Thank you for contacting Samsung.

Techniques like TRIM and garbage collection will help maintain your solid state drive’s performance over time. TRIM can be used by downloading and running Samsung SSD Magician Tool. A complete write-erase of the entire drive will also improve performance, and there are 3rd party applications that can perform this function.

If you ever feel like the drive is not performing as expected, it has a 36-month warranty, so we recommend you consider filing a service request. Should you send the drive into a Samsung service center, it will be evaluated for damage and authenticated as having a serial number and model code that is covered by the warranty. After authentication, Samsung’s service center will replace the drive with another SSD and mail it back to you.

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/request

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how to use over provisoning (newbe)

how to use it or do i need to?? i cloned my hd with ghost,it shows there are no partitions on the new ssd,everything is working properly,do i need to use ssd magican to change this???

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Thank you for contacting Samsung. In order to get support for your SSD, can you please call 1-800-Samsung > Press 1 for consumer > 5 for PC > 4 for Drives & Memory > 1 for Solid State Drive? Thank you for being a Samsung customer!

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