Installing CS5.5 on an SSD

Are there any problems using a SSD as the OS/Boot drive when installing CS5.5 Design Premium?
The reason I ask is I’m thinking of getting a new PC using an 128GB SSD for operating system (Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit) and programs. With a 2TB conventional disk for data etc. I believe that the licencing info is stored on hidden part of the drive (MBR?)  and I’m worried that this will cause problems with an SSD.
Dave.

I believe that the licencing info is stored on hidden part of the drive (MBR?)  and I’m worried that this will cause problems with an SSD.
Depends how well the SSD mimics a platter drive.... Good drives have no issues, only some cheaper ones that do not support specific features may be problematic. Bob is right, though. 128GB isn't much and you will regret that with teh next version of the Adobe suite when you still need to keep the old one around. . Also make sure to set your swap drive in Photoshop and your system pagefile and temp drive to your other drive or you risk wearing out your SSD all too quickly.
Mylenium

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