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• How to install Windows 7, when I don't have an installation disc?

  My lap top was installed with windows 7 when buying, but I did have all the disks with it, but now 2 years later I had to have the hard drive replaced but I don't have the disc of windows 7, but I still have my code to use how to get windows 7 new?

  You have been given some discs but you have invited to MAKE the RECOVERY PARTITION recovery disks...

  You will need the code key on the COA sticker that is on the basis of your machine, or perhaps in the battery compartment.

  Also, make a note of the version of Windows 7...

  Download the version that matches your COA sticker...

  Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - U ISO

  English x 86: X 17 - 59463.iso

  English x 64: X 17 - 59465.iso

  Windows 7 Professional SP1 - U ISO

  English x 86: X 17 - 59183.iso

  English x 64: X 17 - 59186.iso

  Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 - U ISO

  English x 86: X 17 - 58996.iso

  English x 64: X 17 - 58997.iso

  Note that these are the generic ISO and will not include the of the manufacturer specific drivers for your machine.

  You will need to go to the computer manufacturer support website and install readers device starting with the chipset driver and working from there.

  Do NOT accept the drivers from Windows Update...

• How to install windows on a hard drive empty.

  IM using dell inspiron 3521 windows 8 preload.  Last week, crashed my hard drive. And I have no backup of recovery disc or usb. And now I'm going to buy a new internal hard drive. But don't know what to do after buying the hard disk. I know how to mount the hard drive. But do not know the step to do after that. And one more thing. It is important to buy the same hard disk or can I buy a new one. Pls suggest me some good brands... And the steps to follow after you mount the hard drive.

  I recommend installing a SSD Crucial/Samsung or Intel. The Crucial 256 GB MX100 or 550 are a good buy:

  http://www.crucial.com/USA/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/Inspiron-15-%283521%29

  Regarding the installation of Windows, follow my instructions here to download 8.1 Windows installation media:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Microsoft-Windows-and-Office/Download-Microsoft-Windows/download-Windows-8-1-retail-and-OEM-ISO/

  For complete installation instructions see A Clean install windows 8.1:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-Windows/a-clean-install-of-Windows-8-1/

  If you need additional help on installing the driver, give the hardware ID after installing Windows 8.1:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/downloading-drivers-checking-hardware-ids-and-downloading-and-installing-dell-system-drivers-in-the-correct-order/checking-hardware-ids-in-the-device-manager/

• How to install windows 7 on vista 64-bit with USB key or usb hard drive

  I use windows vista 64 bit on HP Pavilion dv9925nr. HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T40L ATA Devicedisappeared 'my computer' and 'Device Manager' list a few days ago. There is no upper and lower filter. Device is that in the "boot order" Start menu device sometimes comes for everything and disappears again. ROM has the power. Opening of the shutter. Device works beacause I copied a cd when it was clear. I think that this problem is related to the software. When the device appeared I also uninstalled from Device Manager and looked for a device change so she is back, but after some time again say aapeared. I want to try once by complete control of formatting and install the new copy of windows 7 and let see if the appliance becomes stable. I can't install with cd rom then how to install using a drive hard usb (WD 200 GB).
  Please suggest.

  Remember that HP does not list Windows 7 device drivers, that's why your computer is not compatible Windows 7.  HP Driver support: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=3740568&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us

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  Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool:
  http://store.Microsoft.com/help/ISO-tool

  Create a bootable USB:
  http://www.victorchen.info/create-a-bootable-USB-memory-stick/

  Install Windows 7 from USB drive/key:
  1) http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key:
  ( http://www.windowsvalley.com/blog/install-windows-vista-and-windows-7-using-bootable-usb-storage-device/ 2)
  ( http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/ 3)
  4) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dd535816.aspx

  How to create and make Bootable in Windows 7 ISO from EXE Plus Setup1.Box and setup2. Box:
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/10/23/how-to-create-and-make-bootable-Windows-7-ISO-from-exe-plus-Setup1-box-and-setup2-box-files/

  Also: A quick way to get your Windows 7 into a bootable DVD:
  (This guide is for people using the upgraded version of the students, composed of)
  Setup1.box, Setup2.box and Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x64)
  http://www.TomsHardware.com/Forum/1392-63-Windows-upgrade-bootable-guide-having-issues

  How to install Windows 7 from a USB stick without DVD ISO of Windows 7:
  http://www.Blogsdna.com/2016/how-to-install-Windows-7-from-USB-drive-without-Windows-7-ISO-DVD.htm

  How to install Windows 7 from a Flash drive with XP or Vista:
  http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1031/2/

  Use a USB key to install Windows 7 - even on a Netbook:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dd535816.aspx

  Cannot install Windows 7 error USB "Setup could not create a new partition system:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en/w7install/thread/4b3c0430-9E41-47F6-b1cd-aed55fea7dad

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Problem with installing Windows on a hard drive, HARD drive does not get detected after installation

  Original title: help with hard drive of the computer.

  Flow of the problem:

  My aunt tried to install windows 7 on the previous copy of windows 8. Needless to say that it doesn't work and it has messed up the hard drive. So, I bought a vacuum. I formatted the hard drive using my other windows computer to have 2 partitions: a boot partition and system partition, and then used the program WinToUSB to install windows on the hard disk. The reason I did it is, because no matter how many times I changed the BIOS in my laptop of aunts, it wouldn't boot from the DVD player to load the windows software. After a few hours, I found WinToUSB. Once windows has been installed, I plugged it into the laptop. For a few hours, I didn't know what to do, because the computer does not recognize the hard drive (he said: "Not detected"). I decided to start from legacy, and then the screen deals

  «intell...» »

  and a bunch of dates, etc all the stuff on the screen to load legacy if you know what I mean.

  He said "not plugged in the media. Check the power cord.

  Then quickly changed screen before I can read almost anything and it goes to the normal windows screen black (with 4 colors). I said to myself, how can he be loading if the hard drive is not detected... Once it is loaded, he brought me to the blue screen (blue screen of death, if you want) I turned the computer on again, always noticing the hard drive was not detected. I ran all the recovery/repair options I could and turned off the laptop. I came back a few hours ago and I loaded the computer again and went into the BIOS.  He said that the hard drive has been detected and said the news about this, as usual. However, at the start of the legacy of windows loading screen, it said still not detected.  I then started to windows to see since it is now detected if that fixes the blue screen. Yet, there is no. I tried to go to the normal windows and screen remains blue. any ideas?

  Hello Chris,

  Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

  According to the description, it seems that Windows was not properly installed on the hard drive. I'm not sure how to work the software from third-party manufacturers WinToUSB and reliable installation process is. Microsoft does not recommend using any third party tool to install Windows on your computer, the use of these third-party tools can cause serious damage to your computer.

  I would say to format the hard drive once more and try to install Windows through normal Windows installation process.

  Refer to the section "using the installation option custom if no operating system is installed" in the thread below.

  Installing and reinstalling Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/installing-reinstalling-Windows#1TC=Windows-7

  If you are not able to install Windows on the hard drive at all, I suggest you to contact the hard drive manufacturer to obtain a diagnosis of material performed on the hard drive.

  Do not hesitate to write back for any further assistance with Windows, we will be happy to help you.

• Install Windows from secondary hard drive

  I have a sony vaio vgn-ar825e I am trying to install windows 7 on. Because it's a double hard drive, I put a second hard drive in it with windows 7 already installed on it. Is it possible to install windows from disk hard secondary to primary works hard drive?

  AFAIK, you can boot from a second internal drive, but your BIOS must be able to select the second drive, and I'm not sure that the average laptop BIOS has the ability.

  You better boot and install from a flash drive. In addition, it is a good idea to remove or unplug the secondary internal drives during the installation of an operating system...

  How to create a boot flash drive...

  http://www.ehow.com/how_5215265_make-bootable-Flash-drive.html

  on which you copy the contents of a Windows 7 DVD...

• How to install games on external hard drive applications

  Hello people,

  I have my app game downloaded from the app store called rack 2 & I transferred to my USB key. Noting that the loading of the game takes too long, I decided to transfer it to my external hard drive. After the transfer of the application of game on the external hard drive, it does not start. So, I decided to reinstall the game by downloading it again from the store, but my disk space.

  So, I have in fact TWO problems:

  (1) how can I reinstall the application to an external hard drive? and...

  (2) how to free disk space on my hard drive internal by disabling certain files on "people"?

  If someone could shed some light on me here, it would be highly appreciated.

  Thanks in advance,

  M

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  OS X El Capitan

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  MacBook Air (13 inch, early 2015)

  Intel Core i5 to 1.6 GHz

  DDR3 4 GB 1600 MHz

  Macintosh HD

  Intel HD Graphics 6000 1536 MB

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  -External hard drive-

  Backup drive Seagate Plus (external 1 to USB Disk)

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  You should never get too low on your space of hard drive as the OS needs a minimum 10-15 GB of free space at any time to work properly. So, if you do any movie or image/photo, rendering and editing editing works best if you have at least as much vacuum you have temporary files in your project. I can easily raise 100 GB or more temp. files for a one hour film HD, so I keep a lot of empty hard disk space.

  In order to get a few things on your hard drive, the usual space hoggers are therefore, movies, photos, etc. You can move all those who in their library on an external hard drive, and after having checked they are working, delete them from your hard drive.

  Generally, the application work better if they are installed on your internal hard drive; I'm not a gamer, so I'm not familiar with the specifics of the game you're talking about. Search on Google, I couldn't find any reference to the Macs on their website - here, it shows the platforms it is compatible with:

  

• How to install games on extended hard drive

  Original title: Ive bought a large hard drive and would like to know how to install my games purchased on the internet, but also my collection of dvd on my hard drive. Its connected properly approved system it

  Help please try to install my games on hard drive extended as ive bought on line, but also my dvd also collectrion

  Please describe what happens when you try and what you mean by "scope of hard drive. Do you mean an external USB disk? If Yes, then you don't want to install programs on it because it will be too slow. It will be perfect to store your data, however.

  Help us help you:

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Tech_Support - See the article "how to write a Post.
  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 - how to ask a Question

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Laptop with pre-installed Windows 8 - defective hard drive & no recovery/install media.

  Computer Samsung laptop computer laptop with Windows pre-installed 8, came WITHOUT the installation discs.

  I have a desktop PC with Windows 8 and this machine installation disc.
  Would I be able to use the Win8 installation disc provided with the desktop computer to install on a new hard drive in the laptop and then be able to activate the laptop with the product key provided with the laptop?

  Would the Samsung recovery media to restore your computer to its factory condition.

• How to install windows on the new drive?

  Hello

  I have a HP Pavilion dv7-3080, which came with Windows7. Now, I bought a 120 GB SSD. I tried to install Windows on the SSD by selecting Factory Reset. However, I get the message that the size of the hard drive has changed and that's why I can't use Factory Reset.

  Is there a way how can I use the Windows7 that came with my laptop and install this on my new drive!

  To my knowledge, I am not break everything right since Windows7 came with the laptop and was part of the price I paid for the laptop.

  Kind regards

  Sja785

  Hello:

  Partitions or recovery discs do not work on a smaller hard drive.

  You need to install a simplified version of windows 7 on your SSD. You will not break the laws or rules of license by using the product key on the bottom of the PC to activate the installation.

  However, if you can not read all 25 characters of the product key you are flat out of luck and will have to buy a new operating system.

  Here's how to make your own simple Windows 7 installation disc if you have not already.

  If you can read the Microsoft windows 7 25-character product key, you can download simple Windows 7 ISO files to burn on a DVD for the version of windows that is installed on your PC, and which is listed on the Microsoft COA sticker on your PC case.

  Burn the ISO with the option to burn the ISO on your DVD burning program and burn it at the slowest possible speed that will allow your program. This will create a bootable DVD.

  Or use the installation of Windows 7 USB/DVD tool to compile the ISO file that you download from Digital River. Link and instructions below. You need a 4 GB flash drive to use the USB compilation method.

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/HTML/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

  Use 25 characters on the PC product key to activate the installation.

  The key will activate a 32 or 64 bit installation.

  Then go to the support of the PC and driver page to install the drivers you need.

  Link to downloads ISO of W7 is below.

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-from-Digital-River/

  Paul

• How to install Win7 on new hard drive and still access all the files from the hard drives of previous Vista?

  I currently have a Windows Vista PC. It has two SATA drives, one with the operating system, the one I use for storage.

  I want to buy a new SATA hard drive and install a new copy of Windows 7 top.

  I want to know the steps to follow to do this. My plan is this:

  1. turn the pc power off and open the case.

  2. remove the old hard disks

  3. plug the new empty hard drive

  4. turn on the pc and the insertion of the disc to install to Win7 for DVD-ROM drive

  5. enter in the bios and put the DVD-ROM as first boot device

  6. install win 7 on new hard drive.

  Is this correct?

  Because my next question is important:

  7. Turning off the computer.

  8 reconnect the two old hard drives. New total number of SATA drives connected = three.

  Now when I restart the PC and login to Win 7, it lists two other drives as, for example, D:\ and E:\ readers?

  How can I make this work?

  Thank you very much!

  Thanks for your reply, but I don't want to dual boot. I just want to have the hard drive as the master drive Windows7 and the old two drives as slaves, where I can access files as the pictures and letters.

  Any help would be appreciated!

  Well, I would disconnect all drives hard current interns, then connect the new hard drive, reinstall Windows 7, re - attach the old readers as slaves and copy all the data you need to on the disc of Windows 7.

  See:

  How connect a SATA Hard Disk as a slave . eHow.com
  Single, master and slave drives and Jumpering

• Portege R100 - how to install after Exchange of HARD drive?

  Hello world
  I'm new to this forum and I want to know exactly where I'm wrong. I have this portege r100 laptop and the hard drive gave a few days ago. Because I am a novice when it comes to computers, I left the laptop with an engineer, that I found on Kijiji.
  Unfortunately, the engineer could not load any operating system on it. I go through this forum and loads found useful answers, but alas, still the same problem.
  Could someone guide me in the right direction. I would be really grateful that I have exams coming next week and really need the laptop.

  I don't have any CD-ROM compatiable only an external floppy drive.
  I tried to install using the windows startup disk (x 6 downloaded from the microsoft Web site), but after the 6 disc it asks me 3 options.

  1. press ENTER to install
  2. recovery console option of
  Output 3.F3

  When I press on enter is not superimposed my cd rom which I figured out is not compatiable. If I leave the connected cd rom it says unmountable boot disk. It gives me a bsod. Is there another way, I could install the operating system using only the FDD.
  I'd appreciate it really all the help of the experienced members of this forum.
  Thank you.

  First of all, you can not use any external CD/DVD drive... you must use a compatible and recommended by Toshiba.

  Secondly, I you could try to connect the HARD drive to another computer using the USB caddy.
  Then copy the i386 to the HARD disk folder.
  Then, you can run the winnt.exe file to start the Setup program.

  Once configuration is complete plug the HDD to the Portege and tries to start
  It is only theory, but maybe it won't work

• Satellite C660 - how to install Windows on the new drive?

  I have an old C660 of 14 months (2 months warranty!) and the HARD drive died quite suddenly.

  * 3 days works great
  * 2 days, got stuck at the "starting Windows".
  * Tried to fix with a System Repair (DVD) boot disk, but could not solve the problem (ran all night)
  * Start of DVD today and now the prompt of commands, each command "dir" on c: takes 20 seconds and try to copy files gives IO error.

  I'm going to buy a new HARD drive and install, but is there a way to get Windows 7 on the drive?
  There is no Windows disk supplied with the notebook... THERE is a recovery partition, but it died too.

  I don't want to buy a new copy of Windows when I already have a license.

  (I never have a backup complete incl. system, like the one and the only time that I tried to do that it was unable to complete the process, killing of many Virgin DVD-R in the process).
  I have most of my personal files backed up.

  Thank you

  The situation is quite clear. You don t have created the recovery disk and you have only two options now:
  (1) you can order the original Toshiba Recovery disk and install the original recovery image
  (2) you can get the original installation disc from Microsoft and install own OS

  In the first case, check it please http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB0202TA0000R01.htm

  If you take the decision to use option 2 Please note that your product key is useless and you have to pay for the new activation of license and the code. The sticker product key Microsoft belongs to the recovery image only.

  If you have any other questions you are welcome.

• How to install windows 7 in the drive by default K,.

  This new machine the HD partition not yet
  I'm trying to change via the computer management - Fail
  I had to try via diskpart assign letter = k - failure too

  Kindly guide me thank you

  Hello

  Here's how to do a clean install of Windows 7.

  It will select C: as the default drive letter.

  "How to do a clean Windows 7" install

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  See you soon.

• Not able to install Windows after formatting hard drive

  I am not able to install windows on the computer. I have Dell Inspiron N5010.

  Put under alert.

  -Windows cannot be installed to disk 0 Partition 2.
  Details: Windows cannot be installed to this disk. This hardware may not support booting to this disk. Make sure that the drive controller is enabled in the computer BIOS menu.

  In the BIOS

  SATA - AHCI mode

  Hello

  When you formatted the disk you also partition?   Also, what version of Windows you are trying to install the system, and what media you are using to install it?

  Have you entered THE system BIOS and changed the SATA settings to see if you can get Windows to load on this subject?

  Todd