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    m17x R3 - Windows Disk?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ECKS, May 24, 2011.

  1. ECKS

    ECKS Notebook Prophet

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    Hey guyz,

    The Win7 HP disk that came with our R3s. Is that what I'd use for a "clean install" of Windows? Also, is it a "clean" install, or is it a factory image that's on that disk (i.e. can I use that same disk to install Windows HP on another comp, or is it specific to R3s only?)

    TYIA!
     
    ECKS, May 24, 2011
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  2. Tapakidney

    Tapakidney Notebook Evangelist

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    It's just a Windows disc - not a restore or image. Yes, you would use it for a clean install. Yes you could use it on another computer. Serial codes will be an issue if you try to install it on multiple machines.
     
    Tapakidney, May 24, 2011
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