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    Inspiron 15R SE must be formatted

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dunkinidaho, Aug 26, 2012.

  1. dunkinidaho

    dunkinidaho Newbie

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    Dell didn't tell me I could have windows 7 prof. installed in place of home premium when I bought this machine. Now I have to format the drive and install 7 pro myself. Do I need to make a boot disc for the Dell Utilities? before formatting. Isn't all the bloatware in the utilities?

    thanks
     
    dunkinidaho, Aug 26, 2012
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    So you are saying Dell didn't offer an upgrade to Windows 7 Professional? You can upgrade via Anytime Upgrade from Home Premium to Professional for 80 bucks.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 26, 2012
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    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    you can download all the drivers from dells site, but at least have the LAN and wireless and chipset drivers ready on a USB drive, before you format and install the new OS
     
    dave-p, Aug 26, 2012
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    dunkinidaho Newbie

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    thanks dave, that's the info I needed
     
    dunkinidaho, Aug 26, 2012
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