Solved Reinstalling Win 7?

[chewtah]

Iv had enough of Win 10, I dont want to re-learn so much. Where do I get Win 7 disc? Iv seen things on Ebay but prices are from a few dollars to $100, I just want to make sure i get the right one, I did have 7 home premium 32, would like the pro version, and 64 bit if it is better but 32 HP was okay.

What do I need, a key? serial number, repair disc or OEM disc.

thanks

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Chewtah mate did that Toshiba come pre installed?? If so then why not factory reset it?? You nly nee to beack up the data first.

If though you are using a drive you put in yourself then you will need an ISO and use the original COA that is on that sticker on the machine.

 

[CriticalError]

Depending on when you installed, it you should be able to restore windows 7, as I think it does allow you to go back to previous OS within 30 days. Think you need to go to settings -> restore or something similar.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Chewtah mate I have messaged you check the messages at top left of the post page.

 

[chewtah]

Chewtah mate did that Toshiba come pre installed?? If so then why not factory reset it?? You nly nee to beack up the data first.

If though you are using a drive you put in yourself then you will need an ISO and use the original COA that is on that sticker on the machine.

Yes, it has a reset option, it looks like I just click it and it will do it all for me, Ill be checking this out for a while, dont want to loose any programs and have to find them again.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok mate if you look at this PSAW3A-07P00R - Toshiba Satellite A660 Computer - Australia :: Toshiba :: Computers, Laptops/Notebooks, Tablets, Televisions, DVD and Blu-Ray Players, Camcorders, Storage, Accessories, and more if mentions a restore function for a 64bit copy of Windows if you want to give that a try.

Just make sure the PART NO is the same as in the link first see pic

 

[chewtah]

Well I thought the install of win 7 64bit, HP was okay, it is BUT,
there is no wi-fi,
no Toshiba things, (help menu?) etc,
and the graphics card doesn't work.

I went to the library to use their wi-fi and couldnt hook up, as /i have no wi-fi. It may be function button related but not sure there.

Working wi-fi would save a headache, I could download it all at the Library (sounds cheap, yes)
On the Toshiba site, which is the missing Toshiba stuff I need?
Also, Iv notice when I 'bookmark this page' on google chrome, no new bookmarks come up.

Any ideas?

A minor point is, when I type the thing thing that looks like this 'I' that is moved around by the cursor gets in the way, and some cammand Im doing, (miss-using the key board) makes the typing cursor jump back to where ever the 'I' is and the typing starts there, and makes a mess of things??o

 

[derekimo]

Can you run this and post the file it creates,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/374583-system-information-file-create-windows.html#Part1

You clearly need drivers, that was obvious in your other thread.

http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/395569-two-vga-graphics-adapters-installed.html

 

[chewtah]

Here's some photos> hope the are suitable.

 

[AddRAM]

chewtah, you have to install your drivers, plug into your router with an ethernet cable.

Have you bought Windows 7 yet ? All you need is an oem version from a reputable retailer like Newegg, not some bogus website offering a digital download and key, you don`t want that, they will rip you off, the key will be no good.

Awful expensive down under, but I`m sure John can find you something cheaper.

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit - Operating Systems - Newegg.com

 

[chewtah]

Iv got some discs, the one I used was an unopened win 7 up 64 bit. I'm just using my dongle to download with, no Ethernet cable

 

[ICIT2LOL]

On the Toshiba site, which is the missing Toshiba stuff I need?

Ken use the Toshiba site but do use the right PART NO - see my pics for what I mean because using that in the support section will give you the right drivers for your exact machine.

PSLWSA-01000Q - Toshiba Satellite L550 Computer - Australia :: Toshiba :: Computers, Laptops/Notebooks, Tablets, Televisions, DVD and Blu-Ray Players, Camcorders, Storage, Accessories, and more you will need to search for your model.

 

[AddRAM]

Well, by dongle I guess you mean wireless, so good luck with that.

 

[chewtah]

Something I found while trying to improve my score is that Dxdiag, apparently is not running etc. and when find dxdiag there is a big yellow X along side it?

Nothing seems to work when I try to install it or get it going.

Any ideas.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ken open Start Task Manager and see if the dxdiag is in processes see my pic if you scroll to the right it should give you the size of it approx 6.600K. In my pic I have highlighted it and below is the CPU and memory usage,

 

[chewtah]

Its not there at all!

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hmm very strange mate I have just swapped my original drive back into this machine tonight because I was running a dual boot not that I think it should make any difference but just checked my Task Manager and my DXdiag is missing now. Shall have to check around for the cause - in the meantime I did find this handy link
What is dxdiag? it outlines some command line stuff but if the dx is not present then I don't see how one could use them.

Edit I just found this too and as it states the process is not essential dxdiag.exe Windows process - What is it?

 

[chewtah]

Well I managed to download about 250 updates, about 1.5 gig through the dongle and my perf. score is 3.9! Aero being the low one,(3.9) many boxes to tick that weren't there are now there, this computer was full of that! And the screen stretch is gone too.

Thankyou everyone for your input, particularly ICIT2LOL!!

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ken mate use this tutorial if I haven't mentioned it before http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html < I find it makes the machine run more efficiently and a tad faster.

Plus mate of you want to steer clear of 10 stuff for the time being use these
Upgrade to Windows 10 Update - Enable or Disable in Windows 7 or 8.1 - Windows 10 Forums < run the disable batch file and also this Ultimate Outsider - Software Downloads < just the Control Panel I keep the icon for it on the desktop for easy use and once the initial set up has been done you just need to check it reasonably frequently for 10 files - see pic - oh and you can check the updates settings button with this Control Panel too as my settings do get changed at times

 

[chewtah]

I'll get onto all this, if it recovers from an overnight 'crash'........and it was going so well!