My dumb friend thought it would be funny to illegally upgrade me.

[mrperu]

My friend illegally upgraded me to windows 7 ultimate as a prank, he said its "funny".
My laptop came with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit preinstalled and I do not have an install disc for this reason, but I do have the product key which I found on a sticker under neath my laptop battery. Any help on how to revert to Home Premium 64 bit will be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[Petey7]

Most OEM computers have a recovery partition that should do the trick. Unfortunately this will return the computer to the exact state it was in when you purchased it. Meaning that ALL changes you have made will have to be done over again. Naturally, I recommend backing up any files you want to keep. You might want to make a list of all the programs you currently have installed so that you can easily remember what you have to reinstall.

 

[mrperu]

Could you offer any advice on how to reset it? I have all my cds for programs so that will be ok and I already have important things backed up like school essays and music backed up so thats everything I would need to back up correct? Also what does OEM stand for? Thanks for replying Petey!

 

[seavixen32]

Have a look at this tutorial: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/174907-clean-install-factory-coa-activation-key.html

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. The OEM operating system is tied to the macjine it was installed on.

Your computer manual or support site should have instructions on how to carry out a factory restore.

 

[Petey7]

OEM is Original Equipment manufacturer. Basically, the people the built your computer. An OEM computer would be one built by Dell, HP, or another company. A "non-OEM" computer would be one you built yourself with parts you purchased seperately.

I do not believe that all company's use the same method for accessing the Factory Restore option. If you can tell me the brand of computer you have, I can find you specific instructions for your computer.

 

[mrperu]

I have a Dell Inspiron 1545.

 

[Petey7]

Windows 7 PC Restore | Dell <- LINK

 

[mrperu]

Thank you so much ! I will let you know how it goes !

 

[theog]

   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create
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Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?


How to use Dell Recovery Partition,make Recovery Disks & how to order Recovery Disks.
Dell - Support