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    Quick question about fresh install

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by MSGaldenzi, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. MSGaldenzi

    MSGaldenzi Notebook Deity

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    I know that the M11x usually uses Windows 7 home premium, but can I fresh install Windows 7 Ultimate? I am 99.9% sure but my gut instinct is just to ask first...

    I have an SSD on the way and figure a fresh install is the best way to take full advantage of it.
     
    MSGaldenzi, Jan 13, 2011
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    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Home premium is just a gimped version of the full OS... you should be fine as long as you have your drivers on hand.
     
    Docsteel, Jan 13, 2011
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    Thanks Doc
     
    MSGaldenzi, Jan 13, 2011
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    I think your best and easiest option is to type your 7 Ultimate key into Windows Anytime Upgrade. With your M11x on-line it'll just download and install the extra bits needed for Ultimate.

    Give it a try...
     
    satchmobob, Jan 13, 2011
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  5. MSGaldenzi

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    If I was not switching the hard drive I would go about doing that, but it seems that I can get the most out of the SSD if I just do a fresh install. Thanks for the tip though.
     
    MSGaldenzi, Jan 13, 2011
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    I wouldnt waste the money on the ultimate version. If you dont need the windows xp mode for old apps ultimate is basically a waste of money

    you can use third party programs that have better encryption instead of that bit locker
     
    laststop311, Jan 13, 2011
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    i have a 60Gb vertex2 in my desktop and all my programs load up in less than 1 sec. including FO3. loading a save file in FO3 takes about 2-5sec. and im on vista... so i would assume you would see even better performance with W7


    omg.., totally wrong thread. lol sry.
     
    some guy, Jan 13, 2011
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    remote desktop is lost in home version as well, logme in is good but I don't want to install more stuff to run on my computer.
     
    Rjdeli, Jan 13, 2011
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