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    Alienware M17x-R2 Windows 7 ultimate 64bit

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Muzyczuk, May 26, 2011.

  1. Muzyczuk

    Muzyczuk Newbie

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    Hello, guys.
    I have one Alienware M17x-R2 with Windows 7 Pro 64bit bought on Brazil.
    I would like to upgrade to W7 Ultimate 64bit but Dell of Brazil don't sell a copy of W7 Ultimate 64bit.
    I have the original Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit (Microsoft DVD) but when i install this i lose a lot of programs like Alien FX...
    Anyone have one original DVD with OS from Dell to sell to me (i don't need the key, only need the DVD).
    Thanks.
     
    Muzyczuk, May 26, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You can buy the Windows Anytime Upgrade from Microsoft directly or a retail store. I'm also going to move your thread to the Alienware thread.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 27, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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  4. livid

    livid Notebook Consultant

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    If you plan to reinstall while using RAID, please note that you will require a DVD with Service Pack 1 integrated into it. There is a bug with the SATA controllers that Dell has fixed with a patch, but SP1 media is preferred for reinstallation.
     
    livid, Jun 27, 2011
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