Operating system


  1. Posts : 1
    windows 7 ultimate
       #1

    Operating system


    Hoping somebody can help me, i recently bought a used laptop, the coa is for windows 7 home premium, laptop has had windows 7 ultimate installed and i keep getting message saying windows is not genuine, how do i revert back to home premium, i have the product key for this.
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  2. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Everything you need is in these tutorials. And all you need is 1 blank dvd or a 4 gig flashdrive.

    Clean Install Windows 7

    Clean Install : Factory COA Activation Key

    Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

    First thing, download the iso image from here.

    http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/w/microsoft_os/3316.2-1-microsoft-windows-7-official-iso-download-links-digital-river.aspx

    While it`s downloading, start reading the tutorials.


    Has windows been activated ? How to check.

    start>right click computer>properties
    Last edited by AddRAM; 17 Dec 2012 at 10:14.
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    You can order OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.
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  4. Posts : 78
    Ultimate 32bit
       #4

    Your PC has been reformatted and installed other version of windows so follow the steps above .
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  5. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    theog said:
    You can order OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.

    This option will cost you money.
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  6.    #6

    Everything you need is in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

    If you stick with the tools and methods given you'll get and keep with a perfect install.
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  7. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #7

    AddRAM said:
    theog said:
    You can order OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.

    This option will cost you money.
    Free when using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app.

    Free when you order OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website/phone in the first 12 months.
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