can i use this to reinstall windows?
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No this is not a full version of windows 7 just a repair program.You need the full version that you can get from Microsoft
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If you have a Windows 7 installation disk as well as a Windows 7 serial number/key( on the disc packaging) and a computer capable of running Windows 7 sure . Here is a linkhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7
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Actually you cannot use it as this will only transfer from Windows (Any Windows) to Windows 7 sadly.
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I believe you can. I hate Windows 8 too but I don't have a Windows 7 license to have tried it.
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the answer for me was yes and no. Yes, it worked well enough so that the repair system from my backup cds was able to reinstall everything after the cloning procedure left me with enough errors that I was unable to start Windows 8 normally. My experience was with a refurbed HP Elite laptop that came with windows 8 preinstalled. My hope for you is that you took the time to prepare a complete backup with a boot sector. Good luck. Larry Fitzpatrick.
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I don't know if it can, best bet is to buy the real version of windows 7. My computer 2010 toshiba laptop rejected the boot because it was not a real version of the windows 7 program
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You can install Windows (or Linux) using a USB thumb drive. Search the Microsoft web for Windows USB/DVD Download Tool and you will find the correct tool and instructions on its use. Here is the URL: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
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I always build my own computers so I always buy Windows myself and always have the CD to install it with. So I don't know for sure. It's worth a shot, it's just that I never have done it before. You're best bet is to try an clone the hard drive over (there is software avalible for that). But if that hard drive is damaged, try the backup disk first. If that doesn't work then you'll have to buy the Windows CD to install it that way.
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You sure can, there is no need to format the drives before installing. I bought this to take my two drives from an old desktop that had died, each that had plenty of data, and had it up and running with my new laptop in no time at all with full access to all of the old data. I've now used this with both Windows XP and Windows 8 without any issues, and have since swapped in a new drive from another old desktop.
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I believe so. I got a Windows 7 program disk from MS in case I need to reload it. You should probably call the vendor on this to be sure.
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You can if u r me and have have all the necessary items to do so but no, not legally unless u want to pay $80 for Windows 7 License. But good news Windows 8 is good u just got to get used to it
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You could by a license for Windows 7, reformat the primary drive, and then install the OS. Windows 8 is just another Vista in my opinion.
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I'm not an expert but don't know why you couldn't wipe the hard drive and re-install Windows 7. I'd rather have windows 7 but we're getting more used to 8.
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Yes and no. This is for a new install. You will need to back up your data, and confirm all your software, hardware will work. There is a free program that will check your unit out at Microsoft. Download it run it and it will tell you what will or will not work. (Never had a problem upgrading a machine) Hope this helps.
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The machine comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional 64bit already. You're good to go. The supplied recovery media is for Windows 8, however. Re-installing Windows 7 will be difficult. I'd recommend preforming a complete system backup to an external harddrive as soon as you get the machine.
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I didn't see any options for that. You boot from the cd/dvd and clone the drive. I suppose that you could deinstall the programs you don't want afterwards. HTH
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Most likely. If it is a different size than original, then the original software seems not to work and you need to do a generic windows install. For me that required finding an old Win ME disk, then upgrading to XP then upgrading to Win7. Ugh. But in the end it all worked out and back up and running.