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    Operating system

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by leon9206, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. leon9206

    leon9206 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm gonna to buy a new laptop soon. I have my own license key and the software of windows 7(in a external hard drive), but I don't have the disc, can the laptop without OS run the software inside a external hard drive?
    I want to install the windows 7 by myself.
     
    leon9206, Mar 12, 2012
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    You can obtain the Windows 7 SP1 discs from this thread here, first run ABR Backup and Restore to make a copy of your Windows Activation status and store this on an USB drive. Afterwards download the basic drivers such as the graphics and wireless/ethernet network card drivers for your laptop and store these on the USB drive as well.

    Then it's a matter of following the simple steps on the Windows Installer, restoring the activation, installing the drivers and you should be running the newly installed OS in no time.
     
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    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    Case 1: you purchased the serial key separately

    Then you can download the ISO image of the corresponding version of windows from here . Its free and legal. Download it, install using your key and you are done.
    This thread was made by one of the nbr user Mat. so all credits go to him.
    This thread will tell you how to proceed. do read it! :)

    Case 2: if you got the key with some other PC/Laptop

    I dont think that key will run on a new installation on another PC as these Keys only worked on the system of their respective OEM. So you will need a new key or a new orignal windows 7 disc.
     
    nuaron, Mar 12, 2012
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