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    windows 7 and dv6

    Discussion in 'HP' started by scias23, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. scias23

    scias23 Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys, if i download an installation iso of win7 when it becomes available, will it install using the product key of the laptop?

    i'm planning to buy dv6, and i don't know if hp(or microsoft. i don't know.) ships win7 upgrade cd here in the philippines.
     
    scias23, Sep 13, 2009
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    scias23 Notebook Consultant

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    hey? i need answers..
     
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    If your laptop doesn't come with Windows 7 pre-installed, then there's no Windows 7 key on the bottom which you can use.

    Otherwise, the Windows 7 installed is OEM, which means you need an OEM Windows 7 disc for re-installation. The HP Upgrade kit contains an OEM Windows 7 installation.
     
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  4. scias23

    scias23 Notebook Consultant

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    does hp ship Upgrade kit here in philippines?
     
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    blackshard83 Notebook Consultant

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    Eheh, who knows?
    You have to ask HP support.
     
    blackshard83, Sep 13, 2009
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  6. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    I know...but only the dark side.
     
    weinter, Sep 13, 2009
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    blackshard83 Notebook Consultant

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    Hehe, then your dark side won't say anything or won't say the truth :p
     
    blackshard83, Sep 13, 2009
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    As it was with Vista, also all Windows 7 installation discs are both OEM and Retail compatible. You can install OEM license from Retail disc and vice versa.

    Also it is possible to install Ultimate from Basic disc or Home from Professional disc, the key you use during installation defines what version is installed.

    Now only thing to worry is finding correct language install disc :) This is a big step from the ancient WinXP times.
     
    KLF, Sep 13, 2009
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    weinter /dev/null

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    I am sure you know the dark side as well not sure if you succumbed it it though as it is so attractive.
    Currently I am still not sure how the "upgrade disc" is going to activate it.
    Does it use OEM activation or a unique key is given?
    Based on my analysis I would say no currently
     
    weinter, Sep 14, 2009
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