Intel 535 SSD Device drivers for Windows Vista

[Gthas]

I tried to install the Intel data migration software to migrate data from my old HDD to Intel 535 SSD. But it so happened that my windows vista does not detect the ssd for the installation to complete. Looks like the device driver for 535 SSD is different form the regular device drivers that vista has. Can someone suggest on how i could get over this hurdle. Where i could find the device driver for the Intel 535 SSD for windows VISTA. thanks in advance.

[jbenavides]

Hello Steve_Babiak,

The option to create the bootable media with Intel® Data Migration Software is only available once the software is installed as mentioned in the User Guide.

There are some workarounds you can try in case the SSD is not detected as an Intel drive:

- Try connecting the SSD to a different port.

- Use a different cable.- Check for updated BIOS and drivers from the http://www.intel.com/support/oems.htm Computer Manufacturer Support.

If the issue persists, please http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/contact-support.html Contact Support and obtain further options from a support agent in your region.

[SBabi]

So I was also having issues with data migration because the Intel 535 SSD was not being recognized properly (running XP but that wasn't any part of the real issue). As it turns out, the Intel answer to the FAQ item that reads "Unable to complete data migration using Intel® Data Migration Software" (see link at http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/software/000005872.html Troubleshooting Intel® SSD Recognition Issues for Software) had the correct answer for me: use a different interface cable. I tried KingWin brand cables from MicroCenter with no success; today I went to MicroCenter and purchased an Inland IL25621-U2 2.5" External SATA hard Drive Enclosure (USB 2.0), and this allowed the Intel 535 SSD to be recognized as an Intel product when connected via a USB2 port - this was a $5 solution, and the cables that did not work for e cost a couple times that. And my migration has completed and the laptop is using that Intel SSD as I am typing this.

[jbenavides]

I am glad to know that the issue was solved and that you are now using your new SSD. I am sure that other users will benefit from your experience.