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    install os in a laptop without os.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by faice07, Jun 16, 2013.

  1. faice07

    faice07 Newbie

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    Hi, everyone.
    Here is the problem I am facing now. I ordered a sager laptop without os. (which I originally thought I can download from DreamSpark, however, it turned out that my access was expired). I am looking for a solution for this issue.
    Here is what I have now: I had downloaded a win 8 pro once and its .iso had burned into a disc, the product key associated with it( which I believe it won't work anymore) a win 7 hmPrm upgrade disc with valid product key(it is the one I received from HP)
    Questions:
    1. Since it is going to be a clean hard drive, Can I clean install by using my win 7 upgrade disc? OR
    can I simply buy a upgrade product key to make custom installation of win 8?
    Thank you
     
    faice07, Jun 16, 2013
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Product keys from the big OEMs (Dell, HP, et al) are tied to those machines and would not work on a new one. Spend the $100 for a system builder/OEM copy of Windows 7 or 8.
     
    saturnotaku, Jun 16, 2013
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  3. Shotshot

    Shotshot Notebook Enthusiast

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    Answers:
    1. Yes, any official installation media (genuine .iso, retail disc etc.) allows you to install a functional Windows 7/8 OS, from scratch. (Google is your friend: "MediaBootInstall")
    2. Similarly, as long as your retail/upgrade product key is valid (not OEM/brand -restricted), you can use it to install the OS it relates to. No more, no less.
     
    Shotshot, Jun 17, 2013
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  4. faice07

    faice07 Newbie

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    thank you for all replies. I will try to deactivate the current product key then to see it would work or not.
     
    faice07, Jun 18, 2013
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