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    I already have Vista Ultimate, should I order my notebook without an OS?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Cra0731, May 16, 2008.

  1. Cra0731

    Cra0731 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I do order it witout an OS would simply popping in the Vista disk be all I needed to do? I would really prefer not to pay for a brand new copy if I dont need to.
     
    Cra0731, May 16, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes............
     
    Lithus, May 16, 2008
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    Did your Vista Ultimate come with another laptop? If so, I don't think you can install multiple copies with one CD-key. (Right? Confirmation here?)
     
    zephyrus17, May 16, 2008
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    laptop4life Notebook Consultant

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    of Corse Massive Discount!!!
     
    laptop4life, May 16, 2008
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  5. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Yes, as long as the copy you have isn't a brand OEM copy (ie the discs that come with Dells).
     
    crash, May 16, 2008
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    It depends on what laptop you're getting, and if activating every time you reinstall matters or not. :)
    Dell and HP pre-activate their OS's, so you never need to bother with it if you have to reinstall. I really don't know about other manufacturers.
     
    talin, May 16, 2008
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  7. Cra0731

    Cra0731 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im gettering a Sager NP5793 if that helps in anyway. My Vista came with an HP desktop. Im fine with having to activate whenever I reinstall it, but I doubt that will be often.
     
    Cra0731, May 16, 2008
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    Since it came with an HP desktop you are out of luck, you can't use it.
     
    atbnet, May 16, 2008
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  9. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    The disk that came with your HP laptop is an OEM reinstall disk that will only work on the computer it came with. Sorry, but you'll have to buy another copy of Windows for your Sager.
     
    crash, May 16, 2008
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  10. swissalps

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    Well no you still can use the CD from the Desktop. But you will need your own register key for it and then you will have to right it down. Its a lot more work like that.

    Just buy it with it installed from the company.

    Makes Life easy. :)
     
    swissalps, May 16, 2008
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  11. Cra0731

    Cra0731 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright I really dont want to pay for it, but I guess I will have to. No one knows of a cheap copy of Ultimate I could get do they?
     
    Cra0731, May 16, 2008
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  12. atbnet

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    You can buy an OEM copy on Newegg, they are cheaper than retail.
     
    atbnet, May 16, 2008
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    You cant use the HP disc because it is OEM specific
     
    timtravel42, May 16, 2008
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  14. surfasb

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    Buy an OEM copy from newegg or just order the computer with the operating system installed. Unfortunately, OEM keys (like the one that came with your HP desktop) are tied to the computer that came with it.
     
    surfasb, May 16, 2008
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    I don't believe they would send you a laptop without any OS.
     
    kanehi, May 17, 2008
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