Just one question : Is it possible to reinstall an Operating System like Vista or 7 with an image DVD downloaded from internet and activated with the CD Key from the computer that was bought with that license.
Ex : Windows Vista Home Premium (english) - Image downloaded from Internet
Windows Vista Home Premium (english) - License, product CD key bought with the computer.
What is the difference between a Windows 7 Default Product Key and a Product Key?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI've worked as a PC tech for the last year and a half at a local joint here in College Station, TX and BC has been a wonderful resource in the past for me. To date, I haven't needed to ask questions directly; unfortunately, this latest one has stumped me. I have done my best to peruse the forum for previous topics of this nature and have found nothing. I realize it's a pain to answer the same thing twice so please feel free to redirect me if you found something I didn't.Unlike most problems for which I've sought help on BC, this one is personal. I'm trying to reinstall Windows 7 on my laptop but I'm running into some problems. First, I've run MEMTEST and HDD checks and everything checks out. Second, the full OS installation history was (OEM) 32-bit Vista, 32-bit Windows 7, and 64-bit Windows 7 (currently, or more appropriately formerly as I've already reformatted the hard drive).
I'd like to install Windows x86 on this machine as I've recently purchased a new performance laptop on which I have x64 Win7 installed. Before you protest, the laptop I'm asking about only has 2 GB RAM so there's no point in having x64 installed (and in fact it causes a lot of compatibility problems for legacy programs; yes, I installed Virtual Machine w/ XP but the graphics card doesn't carry over so I can't run the programs I need). Unfortunately, every time I try to boot to the DVD with Win7 x86 on it, it loads the files, shows the "Starting Windows..." splash screen, and then BSODs. The error? "c000021a"I've put a x64 Win7 disc in and it doesn't have this error at all. Any idea what might be causing this? I'm emarrassed to ask since I should know these things as a tech but I'm at my wits end here. Google hasn't been kind to me and I'm about ready to give up
I presently have a 6 year old Dell X300 running XP, it has been a good machine but is getting 'tired' and I am looking at getting something new. The type of machines I am looking at like a HP Pavilion dm1 or a Lenovo Thinkpad X100/ 120 (new) running windows 7 of course. They do not come up a optical drive.So my question is what happens in the case of a HD failure?With the X300 I have reloaded windows on to the new HD using the CD drive and recovery disks provided.But in 2011 what is the way of being prepared for a HD failure with machines that have no optical drive and no windows 7 supplied reinstallation cds/dvds?Is there way of doing it thru a USB flask drive? is that the answer?
View 9 Replies View RelatedMy hard drive is failing the SMART test. I have been receiving errors on startup, so I have ordered a new hard drive. I know how to do a clean install with Windows 7. My question is, isn't there an easier way to get everything from my dying HD over to my new HD?
View 5 Replies View Relatedproblem with my W-LAN device. Recently I�ve got a strange feeling about it because some things didn�t work correctly, so I decided to reinstall the driver. It didn�t work directly (I don�t know why), so I tried to uninstall it first, to install it again. Now I got this message: This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31)An update for the latest driver was useless because I already got the latest one. I tried both installing it from the device manager several times, which failed everytime with this message to come, and by the driver setup (there is a folder available on my computer with all drivers installed on it), which seemed not to have any effect, although it said "Installation complete".
View 6 Replies View RelatedI recently bought an ultrabook with win 7 home basic..i'm actually thinking of upgrading it to home premium but after UPGRADING (not a fresh install) should I reinstall my drivers ..because beats audio driver isn't available on the internet I think.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have been running windows7 for a year now on my pc. Its super fast and I love it. However; I have struggled to get Home Groups to work, and there are some other aggravating issues that I think I'll clear up by re-installign windows. I'll be using my family pack of Windows7 Upgrade DVDs to get it done. Currently, I have a kingston 128 (maybe its bigger, don't recall) SSD that I keep my OS on. I have a 1TB HDD that I keep my data, user profiles, and all temp files on. So, I currently have a drive letter "D" that is the 100MB reserved partition. I already don't like keeping all my stuff on a second drive, but the idea that its on "F" is really odd to me.
View 5 Replies View RelatedDell XPS 435T/9000 with intel i7-920 and 6gb memory. Computer is crashing and Dell says it's a software problem, not hardware. Windows 7 was installed as a free upgrade over Vista.What do I have to do to perform a fresh install? All my critical data is backed up.
View 2 Replies View Relatedafter formatting, I am unabale to find sony webcam operating how to make it out
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have reinstalled Win7 on my laptop nad right now I can't open 2nd partition (D:) where my files are stored. The box pop-up that an access is denied. Also, partition D: has only NTFS description written down (no any possibility to open properties etc). How it happened? I reinstalled Win without any boot CD, but as a 2nd system on C: drive (the previous was renamed as Windows.old). After that, I deleted this folder. Everything runs fine, only D drive remains not accessable. I've tried to provide a permission for PC user how it was described here, but no any changes
View 5 Replies View RelatedI have dell Vostro 3450. when i reformatted the disk and installed the Windows 7,wireless adaptor was not detected and also one of the USB port was not enabled.
View 2 Replies View RelatedReinstalled windows from Home Premium 32-bit to Ultimate 64-bit.All was okay, except the fact that I could not connect to my home wifi. It asked me for a password, I typed it in, then it asked me for it again, but this time it inmediatly said that it was invalid. Other responses ive had are Network security mismatch, windows cannot connect to the network. I have tried many different things, such as installiing the 32-bit version of Ultimate, updating drivers, and i cant connect to the wirelles.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have a Dell desktop with windows vista 32 bit on it but only have a 'reinstallation' disk. Is there a way to install windows 7 64 bit upgrade (yes, hardware will support the 64 bit) even though I only have the 'reinstallation' disk....or am I hosed and will have to buy the full install version of Windows 7?
View 2 Replies View RelatedAs a mistake the audio driver for playing sounds in my mini HP pc become deleted. I have tried several times regenerate it under control panel.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have a dell laptop 5150N. I replaced the hard drive with a new, wiped clean hard drive identical to the one i replaced. On ebay, they sell Dell windows 7 einstallation dvds, but they have no product keys/ COAs. I do have a product key/ COA underneath my laptop. Will one of theseI need a reinstallation just so i can restore my original system via my recovery dvds from the previous hard drive.
View 5 Replies View RelatedI have an acer that has been infected with some malware. I want to do a clean reinstall I could probably get the virus out if I tried to but I dont want to because i already scanned it with avast and deleted virus but its still coming back.
I have the OEM product key on the back but no boot CD's for the acer windows 7 home premium laptop.
How can I obtain a copy of windows 7 home premium and then enter my product key?
Also- I can run fine in safe mode. is there any way i can create a bootable disc from there?
If i reinstall windows do you guys know if i contact avast to get my license reactivated.
I purchased 3x 2year licenses and how would i go about reactivating it on the "fresh" install
I downloaded windows 8 consumure preview and I wanted to reinstall windows 7 so I get my windows 7 disk and hit reinstall. When it was about 70% done and it freezes then it crashes I turn it back on and a loop hole appears and it saids this message "the computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed. To install windows, click ok to restart the computer, and then restart installation". I hit ok. It restarts and the same message pops up.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI'm having an issue with trying to mount shares on my network to a WD Live player. Everything worked fine before reinstalling the OS on my computer. I am using Windows 7 Ultimate on a Dell XPS box. I have 2 external MY book 1TB drives with movies and music. The shares on my internal drives mount correctly through SSH to the WD Live but I get this error when trying to mount from the external drives:
Code: # xmount "//192.168.0.195/Films" "Films" cifs
mount: mounting \192.168.0.195Films on /tmp/media/usb/Films failed: Cannot allocate memory
xmount: xmount //192.168.0.195/Films Films cifs user=guest,iocharset=utf8,ro FAILED WTF?!? Also, I get this info when I run the command on SSH to see my shares:
[code]....
Can anyone tell me if I can install an OEM Win 7 64 bit serial number on a system that was loaded from a Dell reinstallation disk? I bought the disk, and what turned out to be a bogas serial number from different venders. Now I have purchased the whole legitimate program from a vender I trust. The reason for wanting to do this involves licensing limits on other expensive software already loaded.
View 8 Replies View RelatedOK so first of all, I had to reinstall my dell inspiron n5010 windows 7. Everything was normal ( I'm not so good at this but I've done it before) till after 30 of important window updates this error occurs. I don't think I did anything wrong. I tried to use the installation disc again to click"repair your computer" but I couldn't find this option. I cant even opnen windows on save mode... please if you can help me I would really appreciate it. I still have the 2 cds for the installation and the "drives and utilities" too.
"Windows Boot Manager:Windows failed to start. A Recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:*
1. Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click next
3. Click "repair your computer.
"Status: 0xc000000e"
Info: The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible."
ok so years ago, i bought an Dell inspiron 1520 which i still have today. it came with a windows xp "re-installation disc" from microsoft, which does what it says, allows me to reinstall the OS. this is different from a "recovery disc" since it only installs the OS and not the factory settings and drivers, which is exactly what i like, a fresh install. i've used this disc to reformat and reinstall XP on multiple dell computers and even on HP and lenovo laptops as long as i had the genuine product key enterednow i just recently bought a asus laptop and it does not come with any windows reinstall disc at all..wth. i feel cheated because the money i paid for the laptop should include the OS itself, so they should have given me an OS disc. the asus laptop is running windows 7. now is there any way for me to make my own "re-installation Disc"
View 10 Replies View RelatedWhen you upgrade from a previously installed windows program such as XP to Vista or to Windows 7. What happens to the old product key? Is it just over written? Does it just go into limbo?
View 2 Replies View RelatedWhen I downloaded the windows 7 rc .iso image file i forgot to write down my product key
does any one know how i can geta product key for windows 7 rc without having to re-download the .iso?
Why am I suddenly being asked for a product key when I open a word document now I have upgraded to windows 7 from Vista. Have never been asked for a key before and don't have one since it came pre-installed
View 3 Replies View RelatedI lost my product ID and Key and I need to reinstal Malwarebytes. How can I get my product ID & Key? or what is the phone number to call. In addition I changed my e mail after I purchased the product.
View 2 Replies View RelatedIs there any way to recover your product key? I have Win7 retail for 3 computers. I have just installed on the last computer (the first two were installed a year or so ago) and I don't have the product key. I think I tossed it out as it was on a card IN THE BOX rather than a sticker on the end like every other frigin MS product I have seen. I must have saw the card and just tossed it out thinking it was just another ad trying to sell me something else. Seeing the sticker (but not looking close) just assumed it had the product key.
View 9 Replies View RelatedI just downloaded build 7600.16834 iso (x64) and looking at the website below which shows the install screens the RTM version is asking for a product key. Does anyone know what to use as a product key as I only have the RC Keys.
I am sure I have read somewhere that you can skip entering the key and then re-arm the RTM version for 120 days. Is this correct?
I don't want to wipe a perfectly good system only to get to the end of the RTM install where you input the key and be stuck there!
Yes, the product key is unique, but how is the ID created? Is that a pre-determined id for that particular version of Windows 7 or is if unique to the key?
View 7 Replies View Relatedi just downloaded windows 7 rc2 from windows site, but cannot install it, because ive got error message: your product key cannot be activated.
my key: Q3VMJ-TMJ3M-99RF9-CVPJ3-Q7VF3
I purchased a copy of Windows 7 professional on-line and downloaded the setup file. When I opened it I was told that: 'to upgrade from one version of Windows 7 to another you need to use Windows anytime upgrade' or something to that effect. So I went to windows anytime upgrade and click on 'I have already purchased a copy of windows 7', then I was prompted to enter the upgrade key. I just entered the Product key because as far as I am aware I haven't got an upgrade key.
The upgrade worked so I assumed I had done the right thing. Can any one confirm that the upgrade key is the same as the product key?