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    asus z96j windows installation

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by locdo, Nov 21, 2006.

  1. locdo

    locdo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it true that you have to install the orginal windows to asus z96j. If not it comes up with a blue screen and stops
     
    locdo, Nov 21, 2006
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  2. conejeitor

    conejeitor Notebook Evangelist

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    Not true, I just installed a "non original"
     
    conejeitor, Nov 21, 2006
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    You mean the Windows from the recovery CDs? It's not required, any Windows kit will do.

    But if you're a novice, it might be better to use the recovery CD (or the recovery partition for that matter, that's much faster) because you get a complete factory install with drivers & utilities.
     
    E.B.E., Nov 21, 2006
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, the Z96j is a barebone so I don't think they have a recovery disc, unless you buy the OS, retail or OEM.
     
    coriolis, Nov 21, 2006
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    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    It is true that you need to have sp2 slipstreamd on your cd otherwise you MAY encounter a bluescreen. If you see a bluescreen and your cd is pre sp2 then that is likely the cause of you getting the blue screen during the 2nd part of your installation process.
     
    Geared2play.com, Nov 21, 2006
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    I did it without the sp2 and I had no problem. I just updated it after the installation was complete.
     
    conejeitor, Nov 27, 2006
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  7. locdo

    locdo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you all,

    i found out that on mine you do need to have sp2 in order to go throught the process.
     
    locdo, Nov 29, 2006
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