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hi im trying to re install windows 7 to a sata hdd. i have the hdd out of the laptop and plugged into another one via a sata usb cable. question is can i install win onto it using this? or does it have...
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I installed Win 7 Home Prem 32 bit on a new PC from a genwine, bought DVD. All seemed OK. I then installed drivers for a WiFi network card, and an audio card . Both smooth installs it seemmed I have...
View ArticleThings To Do After Installing Ubuntu!
i was planned to install Ubuntu in my desktop, but i'm new to installation to ubuntu, i want to know correct steps to follow in the installation of the os and later instruction to follow. please help me!
View ArticleHow to downgrade win 7 on acer aspire one netbook
I have an old acer aspire one ZG5 which I use as a travel backup. When XP expired I installed win 7 ultimate The problem is win 7 runs very very slow. There is only 1 gb on board memory and apparently...
View ArticleHow to change bootmgr from one HDD to another
Last week I decided to update to Windows Seven after a LONG time with Vista. Anyway at the moment I have the dual OS start, and I don't want to use windows Vista any more, so I want to get rid of it....
View ArticleMissing operating system Raid 0
So I got a missing operating system error and my computer keeps going into an endless system recovery loop. I can't get it to find the drives with the operating system on it to repair. I have my OS on...
View ArticleWant to reinstall Windows (or "wipe" my system) no disc, have key
I am hoping to completely wipe my system, so that it runs faster and has less clutter. Frankly, I enjoy the process and love the peace of mind that comes with having a completely new and clean system....
View ArticleTransfering OS KEY to new Build
Hello everyone, i am in the Process of doing a new Build. i have an old DELL 1520 which is on its last leg. i was wondering if i could use the HD from the dell for the new build, until i can get a SSD,...
View Articlecustomize %windir% folder during install
Hello. How I can customize c:\windows folder to something other during installation? I tried to google it before ask, but found only customization of install folder (Program Files/ProgramData) and...
View ArticleIf you right click and Format your c drive do you loose your license k
If you format your c drive do you loose your license key for windows 7 professional? I need to know because it is an msdn licence and I don't want to loose my license. I am doing it as the laptop has...
View ArticleReinstall Win 7 from scratch or remove cruft from new machine?
I have just replaced my wife's dying PC with a new win7 pro machine from Dell. In my past experience with Dell boxes, even the machines bought through their "for business" site pages have a lot of...
View ArticleInstallation stall at "Setup is preparing your computer for first use"
I am trying to install Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on my custom build. I get through the whole system setup and stall at the "setup is preparing your computer for first use" Here are my computer specs: AMD...
View ArticleClean Re-Install unknown partitions?
I am currently doing a clean re-install, but there are 4 partitions that I am wondering if are ok to delete. It would be great if you could tell me why because I don't want to make a mistake. I have...
View ArticleSwitching to 64 bit Windows
Hi I have an HP notebook that supports Windows Vista and XP. But it appears not Windows 7. Is that possible? I like the new features and enhancements of Windows 7 so I'd like to upgrade. Do you think I...
View ArticleTwo Windows 7 Boot Options, same access to HD
I recently reinstalled Windows 7 and I now have two Windows 7 options on boot screen. I know how to remove one of them, however every forum discussion I found with a similar problem states that one of...
View ArticleSolved Appcrash
Try to install a software and show an error APPCRASH. Anybody can help me ? I have Windows 7 Pro x32. Also my OS shows fully updated (so no additional updates are available) and i also made a sfc...
View ArticleIssues installing Win7 on new SSD Drive
Hi All, The HD on my 2.5 year old Samsung laptop has lost its Primary, System (C:) partition, and it now shows up as unallocated space. The extended, logical Data (D:) partition is still in tact with...
View Articlepartition problem
hi i have problme with partition im installing win 7 and i want deleate partition and i have deleate it but i cant create a new partition when im going to create a new partition i become this error...
View ArticleCreating an External HDD with Windows 8.1
Hello everyone, I am trying to create an external HDD with windows 8.1 so that when I need to use windows 8.1 I can simply plug in the external HDD and from the boot manager I boot into that HDD. I...
View ArticleFresh Installation of Windows 7 using ISO and OEM Key on Toshiba L450
Hi I bought a Toshiba with Windows 7 on it five years ago - I want to install an SSD now. Can I use the Belarc website to get the OEM Windows Key which came installed on the Toshiba, download the...
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