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    Windows 7 Pro for M14x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Helbrass, Apr 1, 2014.

  1. Helbrass

    Helbrass Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    Been using my R2 for the last year and have to say very impressed, handles everything I have thrown at it so far, I was wondering if there is a dell download for a Win 7 Pro OS with all the alien stuff (I have a key, just need the image), as i need Win 7 Pro for my job and only ordered mine with the home user - tbh did not check lol

    I know i can install it all in bits, but don't want to loose all my alien stuff if i get it wrong lol

    It will be going on a new drive

    Thanks in Advance

    -H
     
    Helbrass, Apr 1, 2014
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Click start, anytime upgrade, enter key for pro.
    windows will keep everything the way it is, but will add all the new features found in pro.
     
    ejohnson, Apr 1, 2014
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That's a good way to do it. This thread will also help you out in case you need to do a clean install. Check it out!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 2, 2014
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  4. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    I find it interesting how neither of the replies observed that the OP wants to put a new drive in there!

    The anytime upgrade is the correct way to do it however before you do that you'll need to either use cloning software to clone to the new drive or reinstall the new drive using AlienRespawn DVD's and then run the anytime upgrade once the OS is up and running on the new drive
     
    simonmpoulton, Apr 3, 2014
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