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    Clean install help with OEM key on Vaio SZ

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Arranger, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. Arranger

    Arranger Newbie

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    I'm looking for any advice on getting a 'clean' install of XP Pro on a new Sony Vaio SZ. The laptop ships with the usual OEM XP OS on a disc that Sony bundles with tons of bloatware. The Sony OS CD also formats to FAT32.

    I'd like to do a clean install of XP Pro in NTFS from a Microsoft install disc, yet still be able to use the OEM product key that I purchased with the laptop. I hope it's possible somehow.

    Is is possible that I could do the fresh install using a WGA kit CD I obtained from Microsoft and utilize the laptop's OEM key to validate? Sony told me I'd have to use a retail key purchased elsewhere. I'm not sure if they have it right.

    Thanks for your time and expertise. Smile
     
    Arranger, Jun 20, 2007
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    if ur OEM key is xp pro, and it has not been "activated" somewhere else other than ur org sony machine, then yes. Just make sure that u have on hand all necessary drivers before starting.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 20, 2007
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