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Yes for a clean install do this
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Use the Product key located on the COA sticker like this one
Yes for a clean install do this
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Use the Product key located on the COA sticker like this one
this might work....
sorry...just couldn't resist...
cool, thanks, SIW2. Here's another question: should I be burning some sort of recovery DVD? It seems there is more than one kind of option for the recovery stuff you can burn.
You have to be careful with a 'clean install'. It may not fit all environments. Very often the manufacturer provided programs (often referred to as junkware) are required to operate the PC.
I give you an example. I had a Sony Vaio with a backlit keyboard. The settings for the backlighting could only be made with a Sony provided program.
But some manufacturers exaggerate with what they provide - Toshiba is one of the culprits.
There should an option to run off the manufacturer dvd's. Those are a copy of what is on the recovery partition. You need those if you can't access the recovery partition - very important.
There is also a windows 7 repair disc you can run off - it is just for repairing - you can't reinstall with it - but it does fit on one cd or a small flash.
Alternatively, you can download the entire MS installation .iso from digital river - use it with your product key off the sticker if you are doing clean reinstall.
As whs says - it is possible you may have a specific keyboard or nic driver for your machine.
You can download those free from the manufacturer website before you try reinstalling and pop them on cd in case you need them in future.
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cool. Thanks, guys, for all the useful and speedy responses!