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    HP pavilion dv5 hd dead

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by markmspl, Oct 4, 2011.

  1. markmspl

    markmspl Newbie

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    Hi Guys
    My HD just died vista system, is possible to install windows 7 on new HD,
    Bios give me massage vista install.
    Thx
     
    markmspl, Oct 4, 2011
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  2. NJoy

    NJoy Няшka

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    My head is about to explode %)


    If you have an extra Win7 license and installation DVD, I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to install Win7 instead of Vista on a new HD.
     
    NJoy, Oct 4, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    As long as you have a valid/legal COA then yes you can install Windows 7 on your laptop. Vista and 7 driver models are near identical, so if you can't find a Windows 7 driver, you can use the Vista one (32 or 64 bit).
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Oct 5, 2011
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