computer's life time

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  1. KLR
    Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
       #1

    computer's life time


    hello guys,

    I bought a new laptop, but I think it was used before, so I would like to know, is there any way from which I can know when my laptop was firstly run? like when it was turned on or dunno.. anything what would help.. its an HP Pavilion dv6 running Windows 7.
    thanks for helping me everytime, I really appreciate everything..

    I hope to hear from you soon
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  2. Posts : 6,668
    Windows 7 x64
       #2

    well if the logs have never been wiped you could check the system logs to see when the first message popped up.
    right click my computer click manage
    expand event viewer
    expand windows logs
    start digging.
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  3. Posts : 120
    7 Ultimate x64/7 Home Premium x64
       #3

    All new laptops and PC's are "used before". They all go through a "burn in" period after assembly to make sure that they are going to function as advertised.

    What gives you the impression that it is used?
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  4. Posts : 1,660
    Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)
       #4

    When you first booted up, did it bring you to a welcome screen where you could create your own account?
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  5. KLR
    Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Maguscreed said:
    well if the logs have never been wiped you could check the system logs to see when the first message popped up.
    right click my computer click manage
    expand event viewer
    expand windows logs
    start digging.
    I tried it.. didn't find any clear answer...

    bbearren said:
    All new laptops and PC's are "used before". They all go through a "burn in" period after assembly to make sure that they are going to function as advertised.

    What gives you the impression that it is used?
    just when I bought it, I didn't look at the pack, but when I got home the "sticker" on the pack was cut.. I thought that they just checked the content of the pack and that there is nothing missing.. anyway, when I go to "uninstall or change programs" at control panel, I found out that some programs were installed from 11/2011 (starting programs such as HP games, connection manager.. etc).. and I bought the computer yesterday.. so I don't know :\

    FuturDreamz said:
    When you first booted up, did it bring you to a welcome screen where you could create your own account?
    when I first opened it, I had screen saying "preparing windows for the first time" or something like that, later I created my own account and registered the product at HP's website.
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  6. Posts : 120
    7 Ultimate x64/7 Home Premium x64
       #6

    The OS and programs on a new PC are installed from a drive image. The same image might be used for weeks or months, until it is updated. It is not unusual for programs to appear to have been installed a few months earlier, since that is when they were installed on the drive image. That doesn't necessarily mean that the computer is "used".
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  7. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #7

    When you buy a brand new car, do you honestly think it's never been driven before ? What you have is abrand new laptop never used, someone has to load the software for you and set the laptop up ready for you to run the first time use
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  8. KLR
    Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
    Thread Starter
       #8

    bbearren said:
    The OS and programs on a new PC are installed from a drive image. The same image might be used for weeks or months, until it is updated. It is not unusual for programs to appear to have been installed a few months earlier, since that is when they were installed on the drive image. That doesn't necessarily mean that the computer is "used".
    pebbly said:
    When you buy a brand new car, do you honestly think it's never been driven before ? What you have is abrand new laptop never used, someone has to load the software for you and set the laptop up ready for you to run the first time use
    just I thought maybe :P thanks a lot anyway :) I really appreciate everything..
    people on this site never let me down :) whenever I need help there was always someone who helped me, so thanks again.
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  9. Posts : 742
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
       #9

    Any new laptop which comes preloaded with windows, has to be installed by the OEM manufacturer before he dispatches it to the stores. This will install the windows and the bloatware from manufacturer. Probably the date you have seen 11/2011 is the date on which the windows is preloaded and preactivated.

    From that time till you operate the system for the first time no one has used it (which is proved as you got the message "preparing windows for the first time").

    I got a new Toshiba laptop from Amazon USA and it was a similar experience like yours. So be assured that you got a new laptop in mint condition and start enjoying it.
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  10. KLR
    Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
    Thread Starter
       #10

    rraod said:
    Any new laptop which comes preloaded with windows, has to be installed by the OEM manufacturer before he dispatches it to the stores. This will install the windows and the bloatware from manufacturer. Probably the date you have seen 11/2011 is the date on which the windows is preloaded and preactivated.

    From that time till you operate the system for the first time no one has used it (which is proved as you got the message "preparing windows for the first time").

    I got a new Toshiba laptop from Amazon USA and it was a similar experience like yours. So be assured that you got a new laptop in mint condition and start enjoying it.
    understood :) thank you man
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