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    Changing HDD between 2 laptops

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Lao, Feb 29, 2008.

  1. Lao

    Lao Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all!

    Simple question: how can I change HDD's between 2 laptops without installing Vista again? Or at least installing it on only one laptop.

    I have the laptop in my sig and I want to take out the hdd and put it into a Dell laptop without reinstalling Vista. Do you think I should make a fresh installation?
     
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  2. tumnasgt

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    No, the Vista license is only valid on the machine it came installed on.
     
    tumnasgt, Feb 29, 2008
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    It wouldnt work anyway without a fresh install of Vista because you'd have driver issues. Second, if its an OEM license, you'd be SOL anyway
     
    diggy, Feb 29, 2008
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  4. Lao

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    What is SOL? :D
     
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    sh*t out of luck!!!
     
    diggy, Feb 29, 2008
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  6. Lao

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    Got it! So, fresh install... agaaain. :))
     
    Lao, Feb 29, 2008
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    If the old laptop and the new one were extremely similar (model, hd model, etc.) then all you would have to do is swap them :p
    That's what I did for my replacement m1330 :D saved a couple of hours that way
     
    Freelancer332, Feb 29, 2008
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