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    DV6500T + Windows Vista Reinstall

    Discussion in 'HP' started by knp, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a new way to reinstall Windows Vista on the new HP notebook line? I recall Orev stating he figured out a way, but never released it. Does anyone know a solution to this?
     
    knp, Jun 23, 2007
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    Anyone...?
     
    knp, Jun 23, 2007
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    He said it would be coming out soon. No other news.
     
    bgh10788, Jun 23, 2007
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    Still working on it. I know you guys are waiting for it. I have it working here, just need to do some final testing.
     
    orev, Jun 24, 2007
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  5. GloStiX

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    ^Good luck man. I'm hoping to install Vista and XPSP2 on seperate partitions. I'm going to need all the info I can use. :D
     
    GloStiX, Jun 24, 2007
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    I just want to note that you can reinstall just fine if you use the serial number on the bottom of your laptop. My guide is only to help you avoid calling microsoft when you do it.
     
    orev, Jun 24, 2007
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  7. knp

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    We definitely appreciate your hard work, Orev. It's just I haven't heard from you about the new method, so it's reassuring to hear the good news. :cool:
     
    knp, Jun 24, 2007
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    So there are no driver issues? Is that it? Because I have purchased a separate copy of Vista Ultimate (when it came out) and would like to use THAT.

    Thx 4 info, I haven't gotten mine in the mail yet! :)
     
    GloStiX, Jun 24, 2007
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  9. orev

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    Check your PM.
     
    orev, Jun 24, 2007
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    You'll need some drivers, downloadable from HP's web site.
     
    orev, Jun 24, 2007
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    ^ Oh cool, thanks for the info.
     
    GloStiX, Jun 24, 2007
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