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    Reinstallation of the M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by BrightStar, Nov 19, 2011.

  1. BrightStar

    BrightStar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hiya

    I have an Alienware M17x R2 and it's been so slow and been lagging. I am thinking of reinstalling Windows 7 but I dont have the originals which came with the system.

    Is it alright if I install it from a generic dell dvd and install the drivers later on?

    Anything in particular I should be careful of? I've already downloaded all necessary drivers from the dell website.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    BrightStar, Nov 19, 2011
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  2. Rypac

    Rypac Notebook Evangelist

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    I did a reinstall just a few days ago. Instead of using the Win7 dvd that it came with, I downloaded the ISO which included the full Win7 + SP1 and made a bootable USB to reinstall with. You can use your product key to activate it later.

    Legal Download from DigitalRiver: Windows 7 SP1, 13 languages

    Also it is probably best to install all of the drivers from the Dell site first, then update to any newer ones after that. There is a great guide by BatBoy on the order that the drivers should be installed. It worked perfectly for me so you should have no troubles.

    HOW TO: Clean Windows 7 Install (Driver Install Order) Guide for Alienware Systems

    Goodluck!
     
    Rypac, Nov 19, 2011
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    BrightStar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cheers Rypac

    I am downloading my version now. Is it possible to convert provided ISO into my own Dell Windows version?
     
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    Hmm, I'm not too sure. I think you'll just have to enter your product key each time you reinstall.
     
    Rypac, Nov 19, 2011
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