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    Reinstalling Windows 7

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by valvemasher21, Dec 31, 2010.

  1. valvemasher21

    valvemasher21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd like to reinstall windows 7 but I mistakenly uninstalled the AI recovery burner program. Is there any other way to reinstall windows 7? Can I just pirate a copy and use the serial key provided with my laptop?

    This is for the G73jh by the way.
     
    valvemasher21, Dec 31, 2010
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  2. Jody

    Jody Notebook Deity

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    What about the recovery partition? Did you format the hard drive? If not, I believe there is a 20GB hidden recovery partition. Mine had one. I restored with it once using F9 at bootup, I think. I made a ghost image of that partition before I wiped and reloaded in case I ever need to throw it back on there and make the computer "factory fresh".
     
    Jody, Dec 31, 2010
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  3. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    You don't need to pirate windows, there are legal windows 7 downloads you can find with a quick search (or read the threads in the sticky). These will work with the license code on the sticker on bottom of your laptop - just make sure to use the correct edition for the license key.

    You could also use a free utility (like grub) to boot off of the hidden partition, if you still have it.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 31, 2010
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  4. DCx

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    AMEN. Microsoft provides download links (if you dig for them) for a windows .ISO, using THAT with your key is all you need to get windows up and running.
     
    DCx, Dec 31, 2010
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  5. ValkerieFire

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    ValkerieFire, Dec 31, 2010
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  6. j00zl33t

    j00zl33t Notebook Consultant

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    Speaking of that sticker on the bottom of the laptop...how many times can I actually use it to reinstall windows? Is there even a limit?
     
    j00zl33t, Dec 31, 2010
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    OEM 2 times, but it's easy to get the phone rep to OK it. Just tell them you are reinstalling on same hardware.
     
    Chastity, Dec 31, 2010
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  8. j00zl33t

    j00zl33t Notebook Consultant

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    Just looked into the ABR program in the other installation thread..seems like i can just use it, back it up, reinstall windows without a key, then activate ABR...as much as i want to.

    saves having to call a phone rep.
     
    j00zl33t, Dec 31, 2010
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  9. ValkerieFire

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    Abr works great!
     
    ValkerieFire, Dec 31, 2010
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