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  1. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #31

    Nope...

    I don't want to re-install I have 400gb of files on my disk,
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #32

    No I want a repair install. but always good to back up first.
    Hopefully you will not lose anything and you should not, but back up first
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  3. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #33

    Fist things to do in this current situation ....

    Make sure you have backups of your irreplaceable data - documents, photos, music, videos - preferably to an external media, (HDD, USB, DVD). so that if the worst happens you will not lose this.

    Enable the hidden (built-in) administrator account, temporarily, for emergency use if required, log into this account at least once.

    My method for creating a admin/standard user system is as follows ....

    In the existing admin account (first created account?), create a second admin account.
    log into the new admin account set up password and other required settings when this account is set and working go into the users control panel and demote the original account to a standard account.
    log into the original account and use for day to day use - if requested for credentials by uac give the password of the new admin account

    This method does not require you to move any existing files or change any permissions.

    When the system is operating to requirements make sure that the Hidden Administrator has a secure password assigned, once this is done set the hidden administrator back to disabled
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  4. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #34

    I don't have it...bought the laptop for 500$ and didn't get the CD.

    Any way to create one?
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  5. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #35

    Barman58 said:
    Fist things to do in this current situation ....

    Make sure you have backups of your irreplaceable data - documents, photos, music, videos - preferably to an external media, (HDD, USB, DVD). so that if the worst happens you will not lose this.

    Enable the hidden (built-in) administrator account, temporarily, for emergency use if required, log into this account at least once.

    My method for creating a admin/standard user system is as follows ....

    In the existing admin account (first created account?), create a second admin account.
    log into the new admin account set up password and other required settings when this account is set and working go into the users control panel and demote the original account to a standard account.
    log into the original account and use for day to day use - if requested for credentials by uac give the password of the new admin account

    This method does not require you to move any existing files or change any permissions.

    When the system is operating to requirements make sure that the Hidden Administrator has a secure password assigned, once this is done set the hidden administrator back to disabled

    I already did that, thanks!

    but now my problem is the UAC.
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #36

    Senteaf said:
    I don't have it...bought the laptop for 500$ and didn't get the CD.

    Any way to create one?
    No way to legally create one and no guarantee that my suggestion will work. You can, however, call Micorosoft if you bought the OS or your computer company if it came preinstalled and get a CD for cost, about $25.00 american.
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  7. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #37

    no other way?
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  8. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #38

    No legal ways that I know of.
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  9. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #39

    One method that may be possible is to borrow a copy of the install medium for your version of win7 from a Friend/ Work Colleague / family member, and use your existing key, this should not be in breach of any licence restrictions
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  10. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #40

    Barman58 said:
    One method that may be possible is to borrow a copy of the install medium for your version of win7 from a Friend/ Work Colleague / family member, and use your existing key, this should not be in breach of any licence restrictions
    Total agreement, here.
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