Solved Windows 7 Ultimate vs Factory Settings

Solarpowered92

Solarpowered92

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I am getting ready to reset my Gateway LT280u Netbook to Factory setting. Does this means when the settings are reset I have to get a new Product Key for Windows Ultimate or can I use the old one?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook
Solarpowere92 said:
I am getting ready to reset my Gateway LT280u Netbook to Factory setting. Does this means when the settings are reset I have to get a new Product Key for Windows Ultimate or can I use the old one?
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If your Gateway came with Windows 7 Ultimate, then it will keep your Windows 7 Ultimate. If it didn't, then you will need to rerun Windwos Anytime Upgrade to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. You can use the same product key that you used before to activate Ultimate.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion P7-1010
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
CPU
AMD Athlon X4 645
Motherboard
Foxxcon N-Alvorix RS880
Memory
6GB DDR3 1066
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR5
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2011x
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
1. Crucial M4 128GB SSD
2. 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 RPM
3. 1TB Western Digital Caviar Green 5400RPM
PSU
Seasonic S12 II Bronze 380 Watt
Case
HP OEM
Cooling
Coolermaster Heatsink, AVC Case Fan
Keyboard
HP OEM- Made by Chicony
Mouse
HP OEM- Made by Logitech
Internet Speed
20MBit Down/4 Up
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Internet Explorer 10
Solarpowere92 said:
I am getting ready to reset my Gateway LT280u Netbook to Factory setting. Does this means when the settings are reset I have to get a new Product Key for Windows Ultimate or can I use the old one?
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Welcome Solarpowere92 to the windows 7 forums.

When you say your going to reset your machine to the factory settings, do you mean restore your original operating system from the recovery options?

I see where you are asking the same question about office 2010.
If you recover your operating system via the recovery options for your machine, and it had office 2010 installed but not activated, then you should remember to save the activation codes for the office 2010.

Re the Operating System, it probably is a OEM copy of windows and can be activated quite easily as you have a legal copy with the activation codes that you already have. You haven't changed anything but just re-installed the same system,

Rich
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Laptop Qosimo X870
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7
Motherboard
Toshiba Qosmio
Memory
16 Gigs
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M
Monitor(s) Displays
17.7" laptop
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
256 Gig SanDisk SSD for C
256 Gig Intel SSD for D
Internet Speed
50/25 FIOS
Antivirus
Vipre (all you can eat for 10 machines)
Browser
IE and FF
Other Info
I have dos 6.22, wfwg 3.11, win98, 2000 and xp VHD's available for testing. MS's Virtual PC works great.
windude99 said:
Solarpowere92 said:
I am getting ready to reset my Gateway LT280u Netbook to Factory setting. Does this means when the settings are reset I have to get a new Product Key for Windows Ultimate or can I use the old one?
Click to expand...
If your Gateway came with Windows 7 Ultimate, then it will keep your Windows 7 Ultimate. If it didn't, then you will need to rerun Windwos Anytime Upgrade to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. You can use the same product key that you used before to activate Ultimate.
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If I can use the same codes then that helps than you
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook
richnrockville said:
Solarpowere92 said:
I am getting ready to reset my Gateway LT280u Netbook to Factory setting. Does this means when the settings are reset I have to get a new Product Key for Windows Ultimate or can I use the old one?
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Welcome Solarpowere92 to the windows 7 forums.

When you say your going to reset your machine to the factory settings, do you mean restore your original operating system from the recovery options?

I see where you are asking the same question about office 2010.
If you recover your operating system via the recovery options for your machine, and it had office 2010 installed but not activated, then you should remember to save the activation codes for the office 2010.

Re the Operating System, it probably is a OEM copy of windows and can be activated quite easily as you have a legal copy with the activation codes that you already have. You haven't changed anything but just re-installed the same system,

Rich
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I am a serious caveman when it comes to this type of work (like Idk what OEM even is) All I know is Yes: I am using the Recovery Options from the start up screen by pressing F8. I care for nothing other than
Microsoft Office 2010 and then Windows Ultimate.
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Pretty much what happens to those two When then Restoration process is finished?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook
Chances are if you are using the "Recovery Option" on your machine, you won't need any keys. This will likely reset the machine back to the way it was from the factory on day 1.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer and an OEM version of Windows is tied to the computer it is installed on.

A factory restore using the computer manufacturer's recovery discs will require no activation by the user as it (activation) takes place automatically.

If you decide to clean install Windows using the product key on your COA (Certificate of Authenticity) certificate then you will be required to use the Microsoft automated activation service.

If you carry out a clean install with a retail version of Windows, that also will require activation each time you install it, but it can be transferred to another computer providing it is uninstalled from the old one first.

If you upgrade your operating system using Windows Anytime Upgrade, that will also require activation on completion of the upgrade.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
Motherboard
MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
Memory
8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP2310i
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
PSU
460W
Case
HP Elite
Cooling
Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
Internet Speed
2Mb
Other Info
Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
This is all Helpful Information you guys
*As of right now*
My Gateway LT2802u is on a black screen with " Setup is Installing (65%)"
----------
Hopefully when it is all said and done I will be
-Reinstalling Microsoft Office
-Activating it with Key
-Windows Anytimes upgrade>Installing Ultimate>Same code

Then I should be set. Anything I left out?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook
Update Alert**
Then screen finished apply then a Notification came up saying,

"Windows Setup could not Configure to run on this Computer's hardware"

I pressed Ok anyway, but does that mean anything to you guys that I should know about?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook
Solarpowered92 said:
Update Alert**
Then screen finished apply then a Notification came up saying,

"Windows Setup could not Configure to run on this Computer's hardware"

I pressed Ok anyway, but does that mean anything to you guys that I should know about?
Click to expand...
If your computer is working fine, then just use it. If any problems arise, then we will go into further diagnosis.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion P7-1010
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
CPU
AMD Athlon X4 645
Motherboard
Foxxcon N-Alvorix RS880
Memory
6GB DDR3 1066
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR5
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2011x
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
1. Crucial M4 128GB SSD
2. 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 RPM
3. 1TB Western Digital Caviar Green 5400RPM
PSU
Seasonic S12 II Bronze 380 Watt
Case
HP OEM
Cooling
Coolermaster Heatsink, AVC Case Fan
Keyboard
HP OEM- Made by Chicony
Mouse
HP OEM- Made by Logitech
Internet Speed
20MBit Down/4 Up
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Internet Explorer 10
windude99 said:
Solarpowered92 said:
Update Alert**
Then screen finished apply then a Notification came up saying,

"Windows Setup could not Configure to run on this Computer's hardware"

I pressed Ok anyway, but does that mean anything to you guys that I should know about?
Click to expand...
If your computer is working fine, then just use it. If any problems arise, then we will go into further diagnosis.
Click to expand...
I just Reset my Gateway LT2802u to factory settings and it restart
---------
**The Problem**
When the "Setup is Starting Services" an error pops up saying ,

Windows Could Not Complete the installation. To install Windows on this computer restart the installation.

Now after I press ok the system restarts and just continues to do the same attempt but will give me the same message.
Any knowledge on this issue?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
Motherboard
MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
Memory
8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP2310i
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
PSU
460W
Case
HP Elite
Cooling
Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
Internet Speed
2Mb
Other Info
Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
Solarpowered92 said:
windude99 said:
Solarpowered92 said:
Update Alert**
Then screen finished apply then a Notification came up saying,

"Windows Setup could not Configure to run on this Computer's hardware"

I pressed Ok anyway, but does that mean anything to you guys that I should know about?
Click to expand...
If your computer is working fine, then just use it. If any problems arise, then we will go into further diagnosis.
Click to expand...
I just Reset my Gateway LT2802u to factory settings and it restart
---------
**The Problem**
When the "Setup is Starting Services" an error pops up saying ,

Windows Could Not Complete the installation. To install Windows on this computer restart the installation.

Now after I press ok the system restarts and just continues to do the same attempt but will give me the same message.
Any knowledge on this issue?
Click to expand...
Run the recovery again.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion P7-1010
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
CPU
AMD Athlon X4 645
Motherboard
Foxxcon N-Alvorix RS880
Memory
6GB DDR3 1066
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR5
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2011x
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
1. Crucial M4 128GB SSD
2. 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 RPM
3. 1TB Western Digital Caviar Green 5400RPM
PSU
Seasonic S12 II Bronze 380 Watt
Case
HP OEM
Cooling
Coolermaster Heatsink, AVC Case Fan
Keyboard
HP OEM- Made by Chicony
Mouse
HP OEM- Made by Logitech
Internet Speed
20MBit Down/4 Up
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Internet Explorer 10
windude99 said:
Solarpowered92 said:
windude99 said:
If your computer is working fine, then just use it. If any problems arise, then we will go into further diagnosis.
Click to expand...
I just Reset my Gateway LT2802u to factory settings and it restart
---------
**The Problem**
When the "Setup is Starting Services" an error pops up saying ,

Windows Could Not Complete the installation. To install Windows on this computer restart the installation.

Now after I press ok the system restarts and just continues to do the same attempt but will give me the same message.
Any knowledge on this issue?
Click to expand...
Run the recovery again.
Click to expand...

Its asking for an administrator password to get in to the System Recovery Option. and it is rejecting my password i'm assuming the data of my password was wiped during the Factory settings Nope sorry on that I dont need to type Password. I will attempt to recover again.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook
Complete success everyone I got windows Starter. It Automatically installed Microsoft Office 2010 applied the Key. Then Built Back up Ultimate with Anytime Upgrade!.
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Thanks to everyone in this thread for the help I hope I gave everyone rep just let me know if not.
Thanks again
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Getaway LT2802u Netbook
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