Reinstall windows 7 from product key only


  1. RDR
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    Windows 7 home premium 32 bit
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    Reinstall windows 7 from product key only


    My copy of windows 7 has become messed up. Manually deleted a perental control software (son outgrew it) and messed up windows. I have run the system backup onto a CD and have backed up all files and data on an external HD. I've been told I need to reformat the C: partition and then do a restore. How do I reinstall windows 7 using the product key listed on the computer. No disks came with the computer. Win 7 was preinstalled by manufacturer.
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  3. theog
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    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    What is the make & model?
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  4. James Colbert
    Posts : 1,127
    Win7U 64 RTM
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    This may be helpful:

    Clean Install : Factory COA Activation Key
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  6. theog
    Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    Hp g60-519wm.

    Pressing the f11 key during startup on a computer with an HP factory image will start the system recovery process even if the prompt is not displayed.

    How to make HP Recovery DVD disks:
    Recover Windows Vista Operating System Using HP Recovery - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

    How to make HP Recovery USB disk:
    Creating a Recovery Disk on a USB Flash Disk HP Pavilion dv6700z CTO Entertainment Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

    or
    You can Order HP Recovery Disks from here:
    Compaq Mini CQ10-500 PC series - HP Notebook PCs - Order Recovery Discs for Windows 7, Vista, or XP - c00810334 - HP Business Support Center
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  7. gregrocker
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    This is a Custom-built rig which came with Win7 preinstalled so there's a COA sticker with Product Key?

    If you have no Factory Recovery disks or don't want to order them, then you'll need to borrow or find a Win7 installer to clean reinstall with Product Key on COA sticker following these steps to get a perfect OEM reinstall: Reinstalling Windows 7
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