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    Recovery disk or full OS

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by indigo_dc, Jul 25, 2011.

  1. indigo_dc

    indigo_dc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does the recovery disk that comes with the m17x contain a full version of windows 7 or some weird ised version without full functionality?

    I'm thinking of saving costs and getting an aftermarket SSD for cheaper in a month or two but will need to reinstall windows and reconfigure everything. I chatted to a dell rep but they said it was a "recovery OS" which I don't fully understand :)
     
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    Greywolf22 Notebook Deity

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    As far as I'm aware it's the full version of Windows 7. I've restored using it a few times and all functionality is there. Hope that helps :)
     
    Greywolf22, Jul 25, 2011
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    can confirm it is a full version of Windows 7. Ive done a fresh install and i have full functionality. If it helps i confirmed it with an Alienware rep before my fresh install.

    Good luck.
     
    Joe85, Jul 25, 2011
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    livid Notebook Consultant

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    It's a full version of Windows 7 w/ the Dell applications all composed into an image. If you want to reload Windows 7 from scratch, you'll need a Windows 7 DVD that has SP1 integrated as the non-SP1 DVD's don't work properly with the Sandy Bridge AHCI/RAID controller.
     
    livid, Jul 25, 2011
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