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    How do I get Alienware version of windows 8

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Rocksta, Oct 21, 2013.

  1. Rocksta

    Rocksta Notebook Enthusiast

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    As Alienware didn't have an option for an ssd I decided to buy one but i have seen that they don't send out a install disk for windows. Is there anyway of me getting it or so I have to install windows without all te Alienware themes?
     
    Rocksta, Oct 21, 2013
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Send us an e-mail to [email protected]. We'll try to help you with that.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 21, 2013
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  3. Rocksta

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    Thank you very much. I just sent an email to you. Hopefully I can get a disk pretty fast
     
    Rocksta, Oct 21, 2013
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    You could try to put alien respawn on to a USB and boot from it I think.

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
     
    cavell219, Oct 21, 2013
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  5. Rocksta

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    I was going to so that but it's best to do a clean instal on ssd. I have also heard it doesn't work if the hard drives are different size.
     
    Rocksta, Oct 21, 2013
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    you could just always download an ISO and burn it to your own CD. ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Oct 21, 2013
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  7. Rocksta

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    I want to keep all the alienware themes and boot screen. Sounds stupid I know but it's about the little things
     
    Rocksta, Oct 21, 2013
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    bigtonyman, Oct 21, 2013
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    Why not just install windows 8 with out the crap. Then just put the Alien logo you want on the startup windows log on screen...
     
    Wizbeer, Oct 22, 2013
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  11. Rocksta

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    I would just prefer to have the version that comes with the laptop makes it easier for me.
    I emails you guys yesterday but still waiting for a reply
     
    Rocksta, Oct 22, 2013
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