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    Windows 7 OEM Media

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Supermiguel, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. Supermiguel

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    So i got a new hp tx2 and when i turn it on it came loaded full of "crap" so i wanted to reload 7.. and they didnt send an OS cd... So i went ahead and created a recovery cd and when i reloaded still had all the crap installed.. so i called them up, and was told that HP can not provide me with an OEM CD.. they can only "sell" me a recovery cd which has all their software and drivers preloaded.... So the technical guy is right? i cant get Windows OEM media from them??? how stupid is this? dell, toshiba, fujitso, sony send the cds but hp doesnt and they dont even give you an option to buy it.....
     
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    Technically, they can say that. They have their own contract with Microsoft. I'd just download a iso from Microsoft and punch in the product key under your laptop.
     
    surfasb, Dec 7, 2009
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    where do i find this iso? link for pro 64bit
     
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    ok got the 3 files, follow the guide, got the iso file burnde the dvd, installed windows 7, putted my key in, it logged me, but when i go to system properties it says that my system is not activated.. tried to activate tells me my key is incorrect, entered my key few times same thing.. Tried to call the activation number and MS wont activate my copy because it is OEM, umm any idea?? (and yes i have a Win 7 Pro 64 bit licence and that was what i installed)
     
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    You downloaded the correct edition?
     
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    The Guide for Windows 7 sticky in this forum walks you through how to back up the Win7 OEM activation from the factory install and restore it to your clean install, IIRC.
     
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    Yup, that's the one.
     
    brianstretch, Dec 8, 2009
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