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    Installing windows 7 ultimate student license onto np8690 (without OS) question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by bozkung, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. bozkung

    bozkung Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just recently ordered a np8690 without an OS. This might be a newbie question but... Will I be able to install my windows 7 ultimate student license on it? I figured out that it is an upgrade version (because it said pre-existing os upgrade required). So should I return it and get a full version of it? Or could just do a fresh install, would it work that way?
     
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    jupapri Notebook Consultant

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    you can download a full windows 7 dvd from a torrent site. just use your key and you are not doing anything illegal. just make sure you select the correct version of your key ( i think is home premium)
     
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    Milardo Notebook Consultant

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    I've installed windows 7 professional x64 on my M770cuh that didn't come with an os. If your is a upgrade, I think you usually have to provide just an old copy of a windows os like xp, etc before you can install the newer os.
     
    Milardo, Mar 10, 2010
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Padmé, Mar 11, 2010
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