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  1. debdedoos
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    new hard drive


    I have a Toshiba laptop with windows 7, the hard drive chucked a wobbly and doesn't work anymore, I have the original windows disc and was wondering if I got a new hard drive would I still be able to use this disc. Is windows registered to the hard drive or the laptop
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  3. whs
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    Neither, it is registered to the motherboard. If you have the original installation disc, there should be no problem. If you get a new disk, try a SSD. You will be amazed how much faster your laptop will be. Here is a good deal:

    PNY XLR8 SSD9SC240GMDA-RB 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com
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  4. gregrocker
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    Everything is here to do a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums.

    If the disk you have doesn't have SP1 then be sure to use the latest official installer ISO burned to flash stick or DVD with tool also provided.
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  6. AddRAM
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    Yep, that`s a great price on that PNY ssd that WHS linked that I linked earlier in another thread LOL

    Just use your disc to install windows and use the COA with your key to activate windows.
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  7. theog
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    How to use Toshiba Recovery.
    http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD7C02140000R01.htm
    How to recover a Toshiba notebook with the HDD recovery procedure
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