Is there a registration necessary if initial bootup does not call for one? If so, where is the product key for Windows 7?
1284777
There normally is not a registration that is necessary. However if one is needed for windows 7, the key will be found on the desktop.
1370628
NO, but you can follow these instructions first to make your Win 7 genuine. If you do find yourself with a non-genuine version of Windows after performing a hardware upgrade, replacing a failing component, or - in an extreme worst case scenario - upgrading a hardware driver or firmware that causes Windows to think you're using a new component, you'll need to activate Windows again with Microsoft. To re-activate a Windows 7 PC, you'll need to open the Windows Activation tool. To do so, click the Start button, type "Activate" into the Start menu, and click the Windows Activation shortcut. Select the "Show me other ways to activate" option and go through the wizard, selecting the "Use the automated phone system" option. You'll then be given a toll-free number you can dial. If everything goes properly, you'll be given a confirmation ID you can enter into the Windows Activation tool to make Windows genuine again. If the automated system fails, you'll be put on the line with a Microsoft customer service representative. Explain your situation and they'll hopefully allow you to re-active your installed copy of Windows, making it genuine again
995633
To activate it, there is a code on the back. You have to register your product to make sure that no one is sending around duplicate copies. If that copy doesn't work then someone has already used that key. I would send a message to who you purchased it, or keep trying to contact windows.
518370
Download the manual, from the disc, and follow the instructions..Worked for me on Windows 7
2824
I used a SATA drive for the boot disk and it was running Windows Vista.It did have an IDE CD-ROM drive that worked fine.I think the BIOS allows you to set the IDE drive as the boot, but I no longer have the system with me.My family member went back to their home, out of state, so I have no way of testing.
2181762
It will not work during the boot process or during login. Aside from that, it should work
2216696
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.
9723
Not pre-loaded, you would have to buy Windows 7 separately and do a downgrade install.
564923
You need to put cd in you computer then turn it off push the power button then tap the f1 KEY BEFOR THE WINDOWS START is should ask u how you want to boot you computer select the from cd option the computer need to boot from the cd for you to use it
69153
There should be a key that shipped with the box as well that should open it. Additionally I believe it should have shipped with a default code and that should be in the documentation.
1264700
You have to buy windows 7 separately, but I just installed classic shell which makes it boot on the normal desktop and works almost like windows 7
585592
I didn't have to do anything special to get it to boot and install windows. It's not an unlocked CPU so I just used the settings the BIOS chose. I updated to the latest drivers and bios after I booted into windows.
1519970
I do not know why you would be having a problem activating. You could take a look at this: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/why-activate-windows Activation carries very few real benefits. It's a nuisance to have an unactivated copy, but you can ignore the activation messages and still use the computer for now. Certain Microsoft products such as Microsoft Security Essentials might require an activated version of Windows before you can use them (at least this happened in 7). I don't know if not having it activated will cause you problems down the line, so I recommend getting that fixed as soon as possible. Try contacting the seller and let them know the key you got doesn't work.
319369
Sorry to be answering so late.The only thing I changed, that I remember is the boot order. I made sure it looked for the disk first. I also found that the company helped, they even responded with an email. Hope this helped.
1371948
The laptop that I purchased came pre-loaded with the Windows 7 operating system....hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.....Thanks.
1293115
The one I got was Windows 7 64 bit. I added Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit and it runs very happily as a dual boot machine.
2170181
It should, provided that the product key is valid. But why would you want to install a unsupported OS onto a new system?