TheCatandThePat
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Hi folks I'm new to the forum and pretty much new to forums in general so I do apologize in advance for being a noob and any potential mistakes I make.
I recently bought a used laptop (Dell 7720) I did a complete fresh install of windows 8.1, including drivers, applications etc. I cloned my HDD to a SSD and now am booting from that and using the HDD as a mass storage.
Since the install I have realized my system is set to boot in Legacy mode but I have recently read there are various benefits from booting in UEFI mode. So what I'm wondering is if the difference is worth making the change and if so what do I need to do to enable UEFI mode?
I understand how to switch from UEFI in the bios but there are other options like boot order etc.
I'm also wondering if I'd be required to re-install and start fresh or if it's as simple as switching modes. Would switching modes create some sort of driver conflict or application conflict ,etc.?
If it's really not worth the switch I'd just as soon leave it alone.
I hope that's enough info to go on and I do appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
I recently bought a used laptop (Dell 7720) I did a complete fresh install of windows 8.1, including drivers, applications etc. I cloned my HDD to a SSD and now am booting from that and using the HDD as a mass storage.
Since the install I have realized my system is set to boot in Legacy mode but I have recently read there are various benefits from booting in UEFI mode. So what I'm wondering is if the difference is worth making the change and if so what do I need to do to enable UEFI mode?
I understand how to switch from UEFI in the bios but there are other options like boot order etc.
I'm also wondering if I'd be required to re-install and start fresh or if it's as simple as switching modes. Would switching modes create some sort of driver conflict or application conflict ,etc.?
If it's really not worth the switch I'd just as soon leave it alone.
I hope that's enough info to go on and I do appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Dell 7720
- CPU
- i7 3630QM
- Memory
- 8gb 1600 DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GT650m
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 21" Samsung Syncmaster
- Screen Resolution
- 1900 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- Kingston V300 SSD
Seagate 1tb
- Keyboard
- Logitech K360
- Internet Speed
- 20 Mb/s