Mobile OS from HDD and SSD 16 GB Express SSD Cache (HP Envy H8 - 1520t)

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I recently bought a new desire and while I had originally planned on just using the 1 TB HDD as well as 16 GB of cache to boot the system, I decided to go with a 120 GB Samsung SSD 840 for where I want my OS to be.

After reading a lot of posts and have tried to do it myself last night, I know it will be a pain.  I saw a few solutions on the forum I'll try tonight and I don't want to revisit old but I do not see anyone mentioned have a 16 GB SSD cache for the computer to start from.  Does make a difference in what I like?

If I am able to well to clone the current HARD drive can I spend with the 16 GB Sandisk Disk Cache?  I can live with keeping the 16 GB startup disk, using the SSD 120 GB for my OS and find another use for the 1 TB HARD drive, but ideally, I would like to boot directly from the 120 GB SSD and use the HARD disk of 1 TB as additional storage space.

Thanks in advance for reading this.

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Thanks in advance for reading this.

Hello

SSD 16 GB cache is primarily for you to have a faster access to your data.

Before installing the os or the image you want to make the current system, it's better that you create a recovery Kit using the HP software to create the installation DVD for your device.

At any time, you want to restore your system to its original configuration, simply launch the Kit.

Now, with respect to the imaging system and having it installed on the SSD, how do you intend to do? What software will you use to perform this task?

Thank you

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