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    Windows 7 Premium

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by n.nick, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. n.nick

    n.nick Notebook Guru

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    Search for Vistalizator - it should do what you need

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 28, 2011
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Vistalizator may or may not cause your windows to be flagged non-genuine. If you use it, it could be a good idea to prepare for worst case, reinstall:


    You can do clean install using english disc:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-compaq/432564-hp-laptop-out-box-guide-2-0-windows-7-a.html Section 2: backup activation from original install
    SP1 downloads:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...-digitalriver-windows-7-sp1-13-languages.html
     
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    What KLF suggested, since the laptop is brand new, just do a new installation of windows using the english installer and activate it with the key on the bottom of your laptop.
     
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    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    That's not a problem if you don't have W7 DVD n.nick. Use KLF provided links to download W7 images.
     
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    Burn it on a DVD disc and install as usual.
     
    KLF, Sep 1, 2011
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    You've got instructions for how to copy Windows 7 installer to a USB drive or DVD in the same link.
    If you burn the DVD the wrong way it won't be bootable, which it must be.

    You shouldn't start the installation from within Windows, you have to boot from the USB or DVD.
    Pick advanced install and remove ALL partitions before installing.

    I'm trying to find a good youtube video for how to install, I've used one before that I can't find now.
    Anyone got one?
     
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