Moving Win 7 from one machine to another


  1. kevvyb
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    Moving Win 7 from one machine to another


    Hi

    Dell are goign to replace my laptop on which I have installed a full retail version of Windows 7. Is there anything I need to do on the old machine to make sure I can install and activate the operating system on the new machine?

    The replacement will actually be 'exactly the same' model and specification.

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  4. Jonathan_King
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    If you already know how to clone a drive, you are all set. If Windows makes you reactivate, do so. If it gives you trouble, call Microsoft and they will take care of it.

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