Old Computer Need New Windows Key
Good Day All ! I have an older unused desktop running Windows7 (upgraded from Vista). I went and installed the same Windows7 onto my laptop using the same key. Although technically illegal I didn't use...
View ArticleRemoving Ubuntu partition from Netbook, Windows 7 doesn't boot.
Hello, i have a Packard Bell Dot S2 Netbook. When i bought it, i made 2 partitions for Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Then I wanted to remove Ubuntu, so i deleted his partition. Now, when i restart, i read only...
View ArticleWindows 7 x64 will NOTY install from a legal DVD with a COA License Ke
* I cannot install OEM versions of Windows 7 Professional 64 bit from a Windows 7 x64 DVD with COA and valid license keys I'm hoping someone has seen this before and found out why the following is...
View ArticleDual Boot Win 7 & XP - XP has stopped loading
2 years ago I created a Win 7/XP dual boot set up using this excellent tutorial: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html It has run faultlessly until now when...
View ArticleWin 7 boots randomly
Hi, I built a new pc with AMD fx8150 with ASUS M5A97R 2.0 . I had never seen such a bios before with so many complications (Compatibility Support Module /Secure Boot/Win UEFI MODE or Other OS/Legacy...
View ArticleDual Boot windows 7 and 8 on new toshiba satellite?
I have a new toshiba satellite p870 that came with windows 8 and I would like to install windows 7 on its second hard drive for compatibility reasons. Every time I try to boot from the windows 7 setup...
View ArticleHow to best partition Windows 8
Hi, I'm a newbie in Windows 8, linux, Partition.... I would like to use my new laptop with windows 8 pre-installed to the following: - Create a Dual Boot Windows 8 / Ubuntu - Create on my C drive...
View Article15r 5520 Win 7 reinstallation Disk can I use in on my E4300
I have a new 15R 5520 that came with the Dell Win 7 64 bit reinstallation disc. My other laptop E4300 is running Win7 32 bit. It has corrupted registry ("Windows firewall can't change some of your...
View ArticleDual boot disappears after install
I have Windows 7 ultimate, I installed Windows 8 Enterprise on the partition. The installation went well, I was able to boot into Windows 8. I changed the primary boot OS to Windows 7, when I restarted...
View ArticleWindows boot files on wrong drive.
I have a system which installed some boot files (i.e. Boot manager, Memory Tester and Windows Legacy OS loader) on the lowest numbered drive D: (the rest of course on C: which is the RAID partition...
View ArticleSolved Re-enable the warning when opening EXE files
I removed it by mistake. I want to re-enable this: Image: http://www.its.hku.hk/sites/default/files/services/tl/lc/uprint-win7-6.jpg
View Articleold computers windows activation key
i activated my old computer years ago and removed the sticker, now im giving it to my sister she needs the key because we re-installed windows but we dont have it help please? can i get a new one?
View ArticleTrying to restore Dell to factory settings, but F8 not working
I've tried holding down f8, tapping it continuously, holding ctrl f8 and fn f8. I managed to get the advanced menu once, where i actually saw the "repair my computer" option, but when i selected it,...
View ArticleDual-Boot SSD and Application SSD Setup
Hello, I am at a bit of a loss here in regards to partitions, as I've never really done it, and would like some assistance. :D I want to configure a new system setup under the following circumstances:...
View ArticleLenovo Clean Install Wireless Problem
I recently got a Lenovo V570 laptop. I was going to do a Clean Install of Win 7 to get the crapware off of the C: drive. I have ran across many threads about when doing a clean install the wifi doesn't...
View Article"Completing installation" hang when installing to CF card
Here's my setup: HP TC1100 TabletPC with an offbrand/Chinese IDE-to-CF adapter. 32GB Team CF card installed (bought on Newegg to make sure it wasn't a card with spoofed capacity or anything). I'm...
View Articleresuming Windows ... Setup is starting services..."stuck" Aspire5742
I was trying to save some files in restoring windows 7; now i can't boot my computer; 1st screen : windows resuming., then setup is starting services.... , "stuck" ; acer aspire 5742 Windows 7 64bit...
View ArticleProblems Installing Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Hello, everyone. This is my first post as well as my first question on this forum. I bought an ASUS N56VZ a month ago, pre-installed with Windows 8 Single Language x64 which I do not like. I have been...
View ArticleClarification regarding dual boot of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008
Hello all, this is my first post on sevenforums. Though I've referred to sevenforums many a times, never registered because I always found similar questions posted by others. Anyways, I'm preparing to...
View ArticleWindows 7 won't boot after reinstalling over Windows 8
Hi all, So, I recently bought my granddad a new laptop, however it came with Windows 8, which he is not familar with. So I decided that I would buy it and simply reinstall Windows 7 over the top again....
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