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    Formatting my m11x R1 - backup win7 license

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by avillabon, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. avillabon

    avillabon Notebook Evangelist

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    Here's the deal.. I purchased my m11x from the dell outlet meaning its a refurbished model. All i got was the notebook and the power adapter, I didn't get any windows DVD or any other alternative.

    I want to format it but i don't know how to backup my windows license. I suppose I can use the windows dvd from one of my other computers and leave the serial blank when installing until i go ahead and restore my license?

    How would you tackle this? Any tools out there to legally backup my windows license?

    Thanks for the help! ;)

    Alex
     
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    1) You can call Dell and ask for a DVD.
    2) You can grab a legal copy of windows HERE and use the serial number on your sticker on the back of your laptop.
    3) if you don't have the sticker, download this tool to recover it and write it down (before you format of course :p)
     
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  3. avillabon

    avillabon Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh man! thanks so much! I didnt even realize i had a sticker with the serial number right...

    Thanks for your help! :D

    Alex
     
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  5. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    The laptop still should have come with a Win 7 disc even thought it's refurbished. I would call Dell up to get one. When you have the disc, you do not need to use the serial number on the bottom of the laptop.
     
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    avillabon Notebook Evangelist

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    Huh.. i actually thought it was normal not to get a Windows DVD :S

    I'll be sure to contact them and see what they have to say! Thanks for the tip

    Alex
     
    avillabon, Jul 11, 2011
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