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    samsung R20

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by andrewm1, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. andrewm1

    andrewm1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi just got a samsung R20 running on vista basic
    how can i install windows 7 ? As i have a w7 disc do i need to download drivers as well?
    sorry but not to clued up on this

    Thanks
     
    andrewm1, Feb 7, 2012
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    bensmith0212 Notebook Consultant

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    To install windows 7, you can insert the disc and you will have the option to upgrade or do a clean install. If you do an upgrade, you will still have all the stuff on your computer and won't have to install drivers again, but if you do a clean install, then everything will be deleted off the hard disk and have to be installed again.
     
    bensmith0212, Feb 8, 2012
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    andrewm1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for replying, i presume that i will need another key as i use that w7 on another laptop ?
     
    andrewm1, Feb 8, 2012
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Yes. That's the expensive bit. Microsoft doesn't like people using the same key on different hardware. Regarding the drivers, Windows 7 is quite good at recognising previous generation hardware and automatically installing the drivers. However, you may have a little more fun trying to find suitable versions of the Samsung utility software.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Feb 8, 2012
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