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Where can I build an Advanced Format drive-aware image?
As long as it is validated, you can create a custom image on either a conventional drive or an
Advanced Format drive.
Is there any value to using the Paragon Partition Alignment Tool with a solid state drive (SSD)?
Many modern SSDs feature an internal memory configuration that corresponds to 4-KB sectors.
SSDs memory cells degrade over time, following a large number of write operations; thus, if partitions
are misaligned, not only will performance be degraded but you also increase the risk of premature
drive failure.
Using the
Paragon Partition Alignment Tool
to align partitions will eliminate all redundant read/write
operations, thus enhancing drive performance and potentially extending the life of the drive.
I have an image created for a drive with 512-byte sectors that I know is not aligned appropriately for
an Advanced Format drive. Can I use Norton Ghost to install this image on an Advanced Format
drive?
Yes, you can align the partitions by using the command-line switch
–align=1MB
when you start Ghost.
