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yes a3r0x, as long as you install vista on the SSD first. all the upgrades check for a previous version of windows before they will install.

 

This is kinda lame specially with SSD degrading with writing... I was gona HD Erase to upgrade to 7 to get back to fresh/new speeds. But this might make me go OEM ='(.

 

Just got my disc today finally, going to do the upgrade~

 

My upgrade disks finally arrived to day and congrats to Asus for producing an upgrade path that was absolutely painless and easy. Only little extra was upgrading the DVD firmware but that;s not a big deal and the drivers/utilities install disk worked perfectly.
Only thing I had to do after was install the latest Video drivers - all in all a painless and simple procedure.

 

Thx for the reply, but, could I install the old Vista on the SSD using recovery CD's etc or by any other way (without having to buy a new OS ofc)?

 

I manage to use Orev guide here on NBR, with his utility i got my CDKey out before installing the SSD, then i used my desktop OEM Vista DVD and just follow orev guide n work like a charm.

 

You can use the recovery disks on the new HDD, and you can also use the CD Key located on the bottom of you G51..

 

Ok, thats good. So the procedure would be:
1) Format the old HDD
2) Place the SSD in the slot where the old HDD was
3) Use ASUS recovery CD to install VISTA on the SSD (using the key at the bottom of the notebook)
3) Upgrade to Win7 (Clean Install tbp coz i want maximum performace)

Something like that?

 

yes.

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No reason to do this first, i mean you can, but there is no need, you can even leave it out if you want, and just have the SSD installed, and then just add the hdd. In case something goes wrong for what ever reason you still have the original drive with vista, as well as if you want a dual boot or in case you dont like win7 etc. I would still recommend you read you internal cdkey with orev utility before you format it, just in case something goes wrong, you will still have a working cdkey that will avoid dealing with ms calling center.

 

I had a brief look at the guide, and with the internal cd-key etc so ye I will leave the HDD, just in case.

Im still a confised with the process, so ill write my procedure revised in detail:

1)Use Orev Utility to get the activation/ internal CD-key
2) Insert new SSD into the computer
3) Use ASUS Recovery 2 CD's to install Windows (Will I be able to boot form them?)
4) I do not write the CD-key yet
5) complete the installation
6) Clock the activation.exe (previously saved on a USB stick)
7) Clean install Win7 on the SDD.

Will that work? I'm mainly worried on how to install Vista on the SSD i.e will I be able to boot form the ASUS CD's?

 

1. boot from recovery DVD, install vista.
2. boot from win7 DVD, install win7.
3. Done.

 

In addition to this do I need to do extract the internal CD-key, because the guide mentioned that otherwise I would need to call Microsoft and answer questions etc which can be problematic? Or there is no need to activate Vista?

 

the key on the bottom of your laptop should work just fine..it did for me when I installed a retail copy of vista. That is, if you need to give any key at all (the recovery disks enter the key+ activate for you) it will activate just the same, the new HDD won't have any issues.

 

Allright, thx for the help EIement and Abula,

 

EIement is right you don't need to extract, and the bottom sticker should work (but its different than the one you get with orev extractor utility), the bottom one is like any normal key, the one inside you avoid any activation (phone or internet), so over time if you are like me (i format a lot), it so nice to be able to activate without having to call MS and explain them that why you have to format for something that you already paid and own.

The good thing about orev way, is that you activate it thru his utility with your own cdkey, so its a valid thing, nothing ilegal, its just you can activate it as many times as you want. Overall you dont need to do the orev, for me its a convenience, to avoid MS calling centers, but the bottom key should work fine as well.

 

..Abula. you do not need the one inside. the Recovery disk AUTOMATICALLY INSERTS that key. Why do you think the recovery disks never ask you for a key?

 

Can someone help me. I recieved payment status and shipping details on Nov 16. it says 5-9 working days. I live in Manila and until now I recieve nothing.

and what makes it worst is that the tracking number given to me for the courier doesn't even work. the courier is Eparcel australian post.

is it possible to updrage windows 7 throuhg finding a isntaller and use my key under the laptop?

 

Hey guys,

How do you do a clean install with the Asus g51vx?

Being a former dell user, dell's were a piece of cake to do a clean install, but with the Asus, I don't even have a clue on where to begin. Plus I want to get rid of the partitions.

 

it's actually really easy. just pop the win7 disc in, reboot, hit esc, boot from cd, and follow the win7 install wizard. the 2nd or 3rd window will let you do whatever you want with your partitions. (i.e. delete the ones you don't want, then "extend" the one that's left to fill up the whole space).

afterwards, pop in the driver disc and install the video driver (186.40 i believe, you can also download 186.82 which seems to work well with the g51). I never installed anything else from that driver disc (just let windows update take care of it) and haven't had any problems.

if you want to use the media card reader or camera, then install those drivers from the cd too.

finally, if you want your touchpad to have separate sensitivity settings from a USB mouse, install the touchpad driver too. (otherwise not necessary)

 

man can't wait

 

Well I'm a tell you my experience,


First of all, in Belgium 5% of the population has a credit card. So it took me a month to find someone, who was willing to help me

Here's a little timeline:


19-11-2009: Finally ordered my Upgrade Kit, Status: Fullfillment in progress
19-11-2009 till 4-12-2009: Sent several e-mails, called a few times for information, talked to ASUS support, NO CLEAR ANSWER
4-12-2009: 12 'o' clock: My status changed to "Order ready for export"
4-12-2009: 18 'o' clock: Status changed to "Order exported"

(I'm sorry if the terms aren't correct, I ordered it in French)

So today it's the 11-12-09, and I still didn't get anything...

 

Mine has arrived.

 

Relax buddy. We didn't get ours til 3-4 weeks after October 20. You order has been exported and will there soon. Meanwhile back up your files

 

I ordered mine in August and didnt receive it til late november so yea..consider yourself lucky that its been shipped so quickly.

 

According to the Upgrade program FAQ: http://event.asus.com/2009/Windows7/

Sounds about right to me.

 

Got 1 more question:

Can I do a clean install with the upgrade kit, like in XP old school way (OS DVD + driver DVD) ?

 

how do u seperate ur touchpad sensitivity from the usb mouse? it really bothers me to use such low sens. on touchpad cuz if i bump it up in windows, it'll ruin my copperhead/mamba.

i checked the synaptics menu, it had sensitivity section below, but it was only for tapping pressure?

 

Yes, you can. Choose "Custom" instead of "Upgrade" when you boot up on the DVD.

 

thanks for the reply mate

 

oh I totally forgot about this. I just checked and mine says "Pass (payment made) and Fulfillment in progress. So I guess it's close to being shipped here then.

edit: and now I just got an email saying that it has shipped

 

How is it delivered, with a postal service where you have to sign your receipt ? or you just get in the mailbox ?

 

I wasn't at home when they delivered mine and had to go pick it up at my local postoffice, giving a signature before I picked it up

 

Funny they just left mine in the old mailbox.

 

Hi, ordered mine 30th November,(Acer) had an email saying it had shipped on 9th December so fingers crossed it will be here soon.
2 workmates have done the same and they had theirs after 1 week, both of them.

 

Wow, just got an email that my Windows 7 upgrade is shipped.
The original serial number on the bottom didn't qualify because my G50VT-X5 is refurbished, but I found a different serial number on the battery and it worked!

 

bump for any help?

 

Mine was shipped on 18 nov, an arrive today!

It was worth the waiting, Im on 7 now, and loving it...

 

Ordered and sent proof of purchase on Dec 6th, wondered what the long wait was, resent proof yesterday, received email it has been shipped today. This week is going to be a good one, winter break, my new Swiss Ibex I got for $30 shipped, and Win 7!

 

Still waiting shipped on the 4th december

 

Mine arrived this morning and now I am performing a 'clean' installation from the disk I received.
Rebooted laptop and set Blue-ray drive as primary, disk booted up and basically after formatting C:\ everything is working fine.
So for those of you who thought you had to have Vista on your drive 1st, then upgrade, this is not the case, although this works fine also.
Hope you guys get your Copies soon.

 

once again, bump for any help?

 

Not actually got my touchpad working with the slide function (up, down ,left & right) as yet, touchpad works fine otherwise.

I will look into what synaptics have for download.

 

yea i just wanted to know how to seperate touchpad sensitivity from the any other MOUSE (USB) that can be used. i want to bump my touchpad sensitivity up without altering my mamba/copperhead sens.

 

Anyone got any interesting news, I"m still waiting for my package it was send on the 4th December

 

Damn this topic is dead!! Need updates

 

1 More question, If you have ordered a 32-bit version and you enter the key on a 64-bit version , will it work? On the Retail version I heard that it works

 

I got my upgrade disc a few days ago, took about 4 days from receipt of email to receipt of disc. Laptop is a refurb G50VT, so it does work for refurbs!

 

i think with refurbs, it's YMMV.
i initially put in my serial number and the site said it didn't qualify for the upgrade. i noticed the battery had a different serial number, so i put that in and it happened to work

 

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