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    OEM CD Key w/ Retail 7 disc?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by brandonopolis, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. brandonopolis

    brandonopolis Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got my laptop today and the only thing I don't like is how the harddrive is partitioned, and the bloatware.

    I want to do a clean install, but I'm not sure if my retail Windows 7 disc will install with an MSI OEM CD Key.
     
    brandonopolis, Sep 3, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Yes, it should activate fine. If it doesn't, just activate over the phone.
     
    Nick, Sep 3, 2010
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    brandonopolis Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, I'll do a clean install as soon as 3DMark06 finishes, and will report back if I have any trouble.
     
    brandonopolis, Sep 3, 2010
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    brandonopolis Notebook Enthusiast

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    Worked perfectly. Thanks :)
     
    brandonopolis, Sep 3, 2010
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    thundernet Notebook Deity

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    Did you have to phone Microsoft?
     
    thundernet, Sep 4, 2010
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    I hope you burned a factory backup discs prior to clean install and also burned separate drivers for the hardwares. I find that the original install has specialized programs that isn't available after a clean install. I use Revo Uninstaller to uninstall bloated programs and CCleaner to further clean the system. For partitioning you can use Computer Management to create or shrink partitions.
     
    kanehi, Sep 4, 2010
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    I personally find any "specialized" programs that come direct from the manufacture have better alternatives, and when combined with a clean install a pc can run anywhere from 5-25% faster
     
    nikeseven, Sep 4, 2010
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