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    new HP dv5t want to do a clean install

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by thepreacha619, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. thepreacha619

    thepreacha619 Notebook Evangelist

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    what's the best way to do a clean install of vista 64 bit on my new HP laptop??
    i have a copy of vista home prem. upgrade but it's 32 bit. i also have the HP recoovery partition, is there any way to make that a clean install instead of an "HP install"?? otherwise is my only real option to order discs from MS marketplace for $13?? shame on HP for making such bloated machines.
     
    thepreacha619, Aug 9, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    The bloat keeps the cost of the notebook down by advertising software.

    You can only do a clean install to 32bit since you dont have a 64bit install disc
     
    flipfire, Aug 9, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Get a similar version vista 64bit disc and install using the serial key on the COA (sticker probably at the base of the notebook).
     
    Andy, Aug 9, 2008
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    any idea where you can get a 64 bit install disc?? besides buying another full version of windows??
     
    thepreacha619, Aug 11, 2008
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