Hey guys, I have a Dell Inspiron 14 that only has 32GB of storage. It is one of those that does not allow you to upgrade the hard drive. I need more storage to download the Adobe Creative Suite. Before going to the last resort of buying a new laptop, what are my options to get more storage? Would an external SSD work?
Thanks in advance.
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An external HD is a good idea as it will allow you to make backup images.
The backup images can come in handy in case there is:
ransomware
malware
corruption of the operating system
corruption o fhte registry
corruption of the component store
corruption of the drive file system
failure to boot
etc.
These are software that have free and pay versions:
Acronis, Aoemi, EaseUS, Macrium, Paragon, etc.
Macrium is widely used in Ten Forums:
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Until you get an an external drive this link may be useful to free up space on the drive:
Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10 | Tutorials
Just to confirm, would this work?
Can you supply the exact model of Inspiron 11?
For example, Crucial lists some 2.5" SATA SSDs as upgrades to an Inspiron 11 3000 series. https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compa...s-(intel-ddr3)
Crucail is usually very reliable about that sort of thing.
What is the exact model# of the Inspiron 14 xxxx? If the storage is not a chip on the motherboard, but an M2 SSD, it may be upgradeable
Adobe CS is going to take up more space then the remaining space on the 32GB drive.
If this laptop is truly one that cannot be upgraded, it is because these laptops are just for surfing the net, Facebook and YouTube, it is not meant to be used to install the Adobe suite, edit video, photos, music or any other intensive programs As stated, spend the money on another computer instead.
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