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    upgrading Vista to Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by jacob808, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. jacob808

    jacob808 Notebook Deity

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    I own 2 Toshiba laptops a X305 Q701 and a X505 Q892. I still have the default Vista 64 that came with the X305 and now since I have the newer X505 with windows 7, I want to know how I can transfer Windows 7 from the X505 onto the X305, but without deleting the "reformat to factory settings" partition on the X305, just incase something goes wrong and I need to format the system to how I bought it.

    I burned a backup disc for both systems when I got them, but I'm not sure how where to start or how to use the burned back up discs I made.

    Could someone walk me step by step through the procedure, since I have no experience having done this before. Thanks
     
    jacob808, Mar 25, 2011
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    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    No Idea but I'm curious.

    BUMP
     
    alexUW, Mar 25, 2011
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  3. serenityconsulting

    serenityconsulting Notebook Consultant

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    Legally, you can't do it. Your X505 has a OEM license which cannot be transferred to another PC. You will need to purchase an upgrade version of Win7 for your X305

    I'm not sure if it is still available, but if Win7 Home Premium will meet your needs, a buddy of mine recently purchased the Family Pack (3 upgrade licenses) for about a $100 at Frys Electronics. This is cheaper than the cost of a single upgrade license.
     
    serenityconsulting, Mar 26, 2011
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  4. BrandonPeet

    BrandonPeet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, you are right.
     
    BrandonPeet, Mar 27, 2011
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    BrandonPeet Notebook Enthusiast

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    You cannot transfer Windows 7 from the X505 onto the X305 because specific win7 is only on X505.
    For Win7, You should buy a new upgrade disc for X305. :)
     
    BrandonPeet, Mar 27, 2011
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