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    M17 restore discs.. Anywhere?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by clone63, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. clone63

    clone63 Notebook Consultant

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    Soo I bought a used M17 (no X) and I need to restore it, or at least do a fresh install, but there are no restore discs and the Windows COA is trashed. Is there anyway of acquiring the restore dsics or an ISO? eBay is empty.
    Thanks!
     
    clone63, Dec 9, 2011
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  2. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Acquiring Windows or a COA through unconventional means is not something we allow discussion about on our forum. However, there are resources on our forum that will help in your situation.

    The first post on this thread will help you recover the product key from your existing Windows installation since the COA is worn and difficult to read:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html

    Use the Microsoft-approved ISO for SP1 that is linked from this post to create your own DVD or USB installation media for the version of Windows that came pre-installed on your system:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...-digitalriver-windows-7-sp1-13-languages.html

    I hope this helps. Send me a PM if you have questions about the information linked above.
     
    Mr. Fox, Dec 10, 2011
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