I just got a free computer (getting another tomorrow). Nothing special, just some SFF Dell PC's. The HDD's were removed. Can I install Windows on a new hard drive using the key that's on the case? The computer I have now had Windows XP Professional installed (32bit, I think).
installing Windows using the key that's on the PC case?
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installing windows 7 pro on Dell Laptop
Dear forum members.
I own a dell laptop E6410 which I purchased second hand
The hard drive had been wiped
I tried to download a copy of windows 7 from the microsoft site by putting in the product key that is on the laptop sticker. but I got a message saying this is a OEM version that was pre-installed on the computer : in a nutshell it wouldnt let me download windows 7. It said to contact the...
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Solved repair install x86 windows 7 sp1 with oem 7 disk
Hello all
Long time lurker, Ive searched and couldnt locate what I was looking for. So...
I have a win 7 sp1 machine that is giving a headache with its issues. I am planning a repair install this weekend. Although I have done numerous repair installs, this is the first that has sp1 installed. Can I do a repair install with the oem 7 disk w/o sp1 and install sp1 thru the updates after? or do I...
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Is it still possible to upgrade Vista to Win7 as of 2017?
An elderly relative of mine has Vista 32-bit Home Premium, and with Microsoft support ending shortly I was wondering if the upgrade path from Vista to Win7 is still a possibility, or whether Win10 is the only upgrade available now (I seem to recall reading that people were having issues with their Win7 keys not being activated but it was Youtube so it could be wrong). There are cheap OEM copies...
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W7 to W10
I first bought W7 three years ago, probably the last ones Dell had in stock with W7 loaded so, it's a relatively new computer. I fought against the constant badgering me to update to W10 popups until finally they stopped not long back.
I wonder if I didn't make a mistake in that W7 will no longer be getting updates from Microsoft in a couple 2-3 years. My Vista machine that I use primarily...
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UEFI-GPT dual boot Windows 7 Ultimate x64 setup on brand new SSD
Hi everyone.
I've got a new laptop (the information that I filled out when I registered should be around here somewhere) and I replaced it's 1 TB HDD by a 240 GB SSD. I want to have a Windows/Linux dual boot setup, so I started installing Windows. I have the Windows DVD ISO, but the DVD itself is pretty damaged so I have to use an USB stick.
I want my drive to be partitioned in UEFI-GPT,...
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Solved I want to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit But i Can't!
A few days ago, I accidentally upgraded to Windows 7 32bit. The CPU supports both but i mostly want 64bit OS because of the RAM.
I have downloaded Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit on my USB.
But when i try to boot from the USB, everything seems fine and when i am close to the preparation it needs a device..something..
It does this EVERY TIME!
I want Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit again :(
Error:...
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Reinstall of W7 Home Premium SP1 64 bit & Windows Old.
Now its updated but I noticed in the windows/old I have several versions now numbered /2 etc.
So can I just delete all but the first windows.old.?
Running W 7 Home Premium 2009 64 bit SP 1 updated says Windows.
4Gig RAM G2030@3.00Ghz
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Win7 on an SSD boot disk - What size SSD?
Hi all,
I'm thinking about adding an SSD drive to my *Medion PC (https://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/388193-can-i-add-hard-drive-pictured-pc-fan-ok.html)* and was wondering about how much capacity I'll need to buy to make the SSD the boot disk. I know that bigger is better but I'm working on a limited budget so cost is a major consideration. Will 128gb cut it or will I need more gb's...
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Secure Boot broke my fresh Windows install. What happened?
I reinstalled Windows 7 (x64) on my UEFI supported laptop just fine. Because I was using a USB for setup I had to disable Secure Boot according to the how-to here. USB was prepared as an EUFI device. So Windows works perfectly. Until I decided to check the BIOS and see if Secure Boot was on. It was disabled and I forgot. I Enabled it. BOOM. Windows wont boot. Saying it couldn't read some system...
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[Q] Windows 7 home premium LITE: already available or DIY?
Hi guys! I'm a bout to perform a clean install of my Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with my trusty genuine key.
I've tried on an old notebook of a friend of mine a lite version of windows 7, but my key would not suite a Ultimate version and I definetely *DON'T* want to use cr*cks or activators.
So I'm asking to you: is there any *Home Premium* *Lite* (better if 64 bit) version around and...
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7 pro sp1 key not readable microsoft wont support
refurbished e6400 dell came preloaded with win 7 home premium 32 bit went to reinstall and cant read the product key on the back of the laptop... microsoft and joy systems will niether provide support due to win 10 being launched what do i do i dont want to buy another copy i literally need a product that actually works and can be verified by microsoft ive tried all the ones i could find on the...
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Dell XPS 15 L502X - factory restore without recovery partition
Hello,
I have Dell XPS 15 L502X (service tag: GMBKSQ1, Express service code 36178219369) which came with Windows 7 originally. I've replaced the hdd because he was damaged. in the new hdd there isn't recovery partition that let me restore the laptop to factory settings.
Also I didn't get the windows 7 on disc.
I've called to Dell support and they said that there is no option to buy a disk...
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Sysprep with Unattented File
Hello guy
I'm trying to create a custom Image in order to Install Windows 7 Pro fastly. I have Captured the Image but when i Try to Install i receive the Following below and i don't undestand where i made mistake:
*..Windows Could not parse or Process unattend answer file for pass (Specialized)......*
I have used an answered file to sysprep the system but not during the installation. I...
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How to boot extracted install.wim file?
I want to install Windows by manually creating Windows required partitions (MBR (https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/commercialize/manufacture/desktop/configure-biosmbr-based-hard-drive-partitions) or GPT (https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/commercialize/manufacture/desktop/configure-uefigpt-based-hard-drive-partitions)). Then I'd extract the install.wim file into...
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Genuine Win 7 Not Genuine
I was among Windows 10 testers/pioneers, but several weeks ago, a cascading array of my hardware and software stopped working under Win 10. So I bit the bullet, cracked open a new SSD drive and loaded my old genuine Windows 7 Home 64bit and reinstalled all my favorite software. Everything has been working fine for several weeks and actually everything still is working. But suddenly an...
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Difference with UEFI or Legacy BIOS in Win7 64bit
Well, I have 3 questions before I proceed with new clean Win7 installation
1. Action before Win7 UEFI install "Disable secure boot", but after installation, should user "Enable secure boot" or will this lower security continue and give a vulnerable system ?
2. Is it really a big difference when using Win7, if it was installed with UEFI or Legacy BIOS mode (only 2 partitions) ?
3. Will...
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Where to download security patches (NOT full rollups) from web page?
Assume I want to download ALL security patches (NOT full rollups) for Win 7 (32bit or 64bit) NOT through the built in updates service but separately from a web page.
Where can I do this?
In other words: Which page offer the security patches (beginning with Nov 2016) as independent *.exe files?
Keep in mind I don't want to fiddle´out all the KBXXXXXXX numbers. So your web page...
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how to go about removing or re-installing (many) Windows Updates
I'm at this stage where I am utterly convinced I have far too many updates on my system. Does anyone get this? When things start going wrong, is it right to suspect that an update has broken my operating system, utilities or applications?
If I could uninstall Windows monthly patches to prove myself wrong! What is my likely chances of success? How would I go about this?
In the remote past, I...
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Sata not recognized on win7 install and black screen of death.
Hi all. I've been trying for several days now to fix a problem and I'm finally at my wits end. I can find a lot of threads with similar problems, but none of the solutions I've found there seem to work for me. I'm trying to install windows 7 ultimate onto a sata drive. I'm using an HP elitebook 8770w. The specs are here:
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