I do have a question, but want to leave a kudo first: I've posted to this forum before, and got help for my problem, ie: a question about wifi, and I was having problems with an almost new XPS 8930. Someone here said it sounded like the OS had been installed on the HDD, as opposed to the SSD. Sure enough; that was it. I sent the tower back to Dell; they admitted the OS had been incorrectly installed -- and when I got the tower back, there was an improvement. But, not a complete fix, in my opinion. Then again, who am I?
Recently, the computer just stopped working. Not a very good description, but that's all I can say. After loving Dell for years, I was so disgusted. But, since the computer was still under the Support Premium Plus plan, Dell sent a certified on-site technician. He replaced the SSD, the motherboard, and a couple other things. Then, he said, "Well, you basically have a brand new computer again."
That's good, and I want to keep it in good order, So here's my question: Can I move or install or copy my entire C Drive (which is now on the SSD) to a USB drive, and make that work for a clean install if necessary?
If so, how do I set the BIOS to boot from the USB.
I've done this with every computer I've had, and it has saved my butt a couple of times. Now, maybe because of the problems I've had with the XPS, I'm afraid to do much of anything without advice from those who know more than I do. Thanks so much.
Recently, the computer just stopped working. Not a very good description, but that's all I can say. After loving Dell for years, I was so disgusted. But, since the computer was still under the Support Premium Plus plan, Dell sent a certified on-site technician. He replaced the SSD, the motherboard, and a couple other things. Then, he said, "Well, you basically have a brand new computer again."
That's good, and I want to keep it in good order, So here's my question: Can I move or install or copy my entire C Drive (which is now on the SSD) to a USB drive, and make that work for a clean install if necessary?
If so, how do I set the BIOS to boot from the USB.
I've done this with every computer I've had, and it has saved my butt a couple of times. Now, maybe because of the problems I've had with the XPS, I'm afraid to do much of anything without advice from those who know more than I do. Thanks so much.