How to install windows on a new hard drive
I lost my hard drive and buy a new. I do not have my disk but have a product code valid for my computer. How to install windows on a new hard drive
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Windows 7 home premium edition
You will need to borrow a disc of Windows 7 Home Edition Premium or borrow a disk upgrade or full version retail and create a bootable copy with option to select Windows 7 Home Premium during installation. To learn more:
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/wiki/Windows_7-update/how-to-what-are-my-options-for-obtaining-Windows-7/528163c1-0b2e-4AD2-a26d-7112851d1dc2
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Hello
There are different ways to do
hard drive manufacturers will normally provide the cloning software to move your operating system installed from the old to the new hard disk
Search for information on this subject on their Web site
If you have vista business or ultimate, you can use the builtin vista complete PC Backup to move
read the information below
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial145.html
or if you have vista home version you'll need 3rd party software
link below is an example of this:
http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/index.html
also to put your machine how you bought, if you decide in different ways:
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You can recovery disks to reinstall on your new hard drive
ask the manufacturer of the machine how
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they do it for a nominal cost of $
3. or borrow a microsoft dvd vista
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Save all data, because it will be lost, do the above
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and read this on how to back up your data and also make a complete pc backup
make backups on an external hard drive or DVD
see if this information helps you
How to make a backup of your data
http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-backup-your-data
How to restore your files
http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-restore-files
the 1st link below is how do the backup complete pc
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial145.html
and that is how do to recover the backup complete pc
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial144.html
and here is the information of microsoft in restoring a system image backup
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup
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How to install Win7 on a new hard drive
My HARD drive is a failure by the SMART test. I have already backed up everything and I bought an SSD to replace the HARD drive, if I use the DVD of reinstallation of Win7 which accompanies my Zino to install Win7 on my SSD?
Thank you
Tim
Hi Tim,.
You can use the reinstallation disk that came the system to install Windows on the replacement hard drive. If you have created a recovery media you can use that as well to install Windows on the system.
You can check the link http://dell.to/13nXHsM for the instructions on installing Windows 7. Once Windows is installed, please check the link http://dell.to/11fzwZM for the correct order of installation of the driver.
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Hello
Recently, I had a hard drive failure. The drive is about 7 years so I understand he lived a life busy for a long time, and I plan replace it. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make the recovery discs and I don't have a windows CD, because it is installed on the disk hard when I bought the computer. If I had to buy a new HARD drive, how would I reinstall Windows on it without re-purchase a copy? I was told there would be a product key on the chasis somewhere but I couldn't find the model and serial number for the bureau, nothing to do with Windows. I also searched HP website to see if I could order recovery disks, but this option is not visible anywhere. Help, please!
Thank you, Alex.
Alex, welcome to the forum.
Unfortunately, because you did not the system recovery media when you bought the computer, you will need to buy a full copy of Windows 7.
Here's a guide to help you try to order the HP discs. However, I believe that it is very unlikely that they are always available from your computer is more than 7 years old.
Please click on the Thumbs up button '+' if I helped you and click on "Accept as Solution" If your problem is resolved.
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I got Windows 10 upgrade of Windows 7 icon, but I want to have the new installation on a new hard drive SSD and make a clean install only the new operating system. How can I do this?
Can I do a clean install using the free update?
No, it will take you run an earlier version of qualification and start the update of the release candidate. You can run a clean install after completing the upgrade.
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Hi, my laptop has been commissioning so I bought a new hard drive and installed myself. The problem is that I don't have the recovery disks that came with it when we bought it. How can I install windows 7 or vista on the new hard drive.
If your computer comes with a qualifying previous license such as Windows Vista or Windows XP and the certificate of authenticity is still attached to the machine in good condition, then the COST is reason enough to represent the compliance to the software license agreement. No previous required software installation, which means you can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disk.
How to do a clean install with upgrade disc:
Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
Click Install now
Accept the license agreement
When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)
Click on drive Options
Select the disc/s click on Delete
Click new
Click on apply
Click OK
Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation
Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.
When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer
Click on properties
Scroll down to the Windows Activation
Click the link x days before activation.
Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.
Enter the product key
Click next
Select the Activation of the phone
Click Next when you enter your key page
Select your country
Click Next, call the number listed
Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.
Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent
They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it
Click next to complete the activation.
However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.
15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.
So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.
or
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1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
(2) press the ENTER"" key.
(3) select your "country" in the list.
(4) choose the option "activate phone".
(5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
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http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us -
Install windows 7 on new HARD drive without dvd/usb?
I have a laptop (windows 7) which is the HARD drive has failed. I want to buy a new HARD drive and replace the failure, but I have no DVD or USB with windows 7 to install on new HARD drive. I have the product key on the lower part of the machine.
Could someone please offer some advice on how to go about loading the operating system on the new HARD drive. Thanks in advance.
Hello
You will need to make a DVD or USB key to reinstall the operating system or of order recovery disks
You can contact the manufacturer of your laptop and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.
Manufacturers that make normally for a fee.
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Or download the correct ISO file and make your own drive and use the product key located on the COA sticker.
http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-image-downloads.12325/page-2#post-124821
And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:
http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html
Then do a clean install:
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html
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With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.
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"How to activate Windows 7 by phone '
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html
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http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html
"How to get and use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool"
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/31541-Windows-7-USB-DVD-download-tool.html
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I did the mechanical installation of a new hard drive and it's correct.
Now, I want to install XP - Vista not. However, nothing I've tried will allow the BIOS to recognize the new drive. 'Alternative media' drive of Toshiba XP should include the SATA drivers, but it does not work.
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This issue was published and responded differently and I'm looking to help determine that I'm not just doing.
I have a desktop dell Inspiron 540 initially installed with vista and upgraded to w7 with upgrade disk. PC currently has a raid 0 on two drives configuration. I want to do a clean install of w7 on a new 2 gig disk and remove my raid disk, so I unplugged my raid drives and plugged the new drive with the boot sequence set on DVD as priority to start. When I put the drive of W7 the PC starts and begins installation of W7 and passes by a couple of reboots before it comes to rest on and the screen eventually white. My questions are the following:
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(3) if I do not have the right Dell driver disks is there a way to only install drivers without having to install as I prefer to do a clean vista w7 install.
(4) when my pc normally starts in a raid 0 configuration and passes to the bios Setup screen, there will be an another intel matrix storage screen which is where I need to enter CTRL + I to enter the raid configuration... After that I disconnected my original discs and installed a new this screen intel never presented itself - is that because I have not installed the drivers from dell?
(5) others have suggested that I should keep the original discs in place for now, install my new hard drive, install W7 on the new drive and then delete older readers. However, if I do and if Miss me the physical disks, if I remove the old drives, which allows W7 still starts it correctly once I deleted the old hard.
THX,
The disc itself is a full install of W7, it is key that defines as an upgrade and the normal solution to a blank disc is not enter key questioned at first, but to call the Activation Center later. That's because Windows 7 is a completely new system and use nothing of Vista/XP even if the upgrade should be complete.
If the system restarts once again successfully during the installation, then it booted from the HARD disk as the installation tasks are all made from there. As JW suggests to test the HARD drive, most manufacturers offer on their website diagnostic utilities that are in the CD or bootable USB format then not dependent on the installed o/s. In addition, a contender is memeory questions, either swap autour, replace or reduce the system to a stick to eliminate the problems.
Make sure RAID mode has been disabled in the BIOS for Windows 7 AHCI or SATA mode should work well when a single drive is equipped with RAID should disable auto. The keys Ctrl + I is a precursor of the o/s drivers so a function RAID BIOS Setup screen is not apply to it is not there. He disappeared because there is a single disc and you can't build a matrix on a single disc.
All compatible motherboards in PC today have all the installation of Windows 7 no driver needed. They are normally added after the initial installation. If it's still a Dell Mobo, then the same driver drive should work as it will identify all required driver.
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How to reinstall windows 8 in new HARD drive using the old product key?
Mr President.
One of my clients purchased a new HP Envy 6 - 1150ex running integrated windows 8 64-bit a month ago. Unfortunately the HARD drive broke down by the improper use and must be replaced. I replaced the HARD drive, but I can't find the product key original of the laptop unless you have small windows on the laptop sticker. given that I don't have the recovery for the same model disk how can I install the genuine windows 8 manually by using the product key? where can I find the product key? Please help me.
Kind regards
Yoyo
Hello
Should be no problem at all if you use the version of Windows 8 EVEN because the product key is now embedded in the BIOS of the machine. The process is to get the right installation of Windows 8 media (DVD, USB, downloaded file) and then install on your client computer. No label/sticker more for all new machines with Windows pre-installed 8.
Please see the following link for more information.
http://www.ZDNet.com/will-BIOS-embedded-Windows-8-product-keys-cause-reinstall-troubles-7000008226/
Rehards.
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Portege S100 - how to install XP on the new HARD drive?
Hello
I have a fatal error when I want to install Windows XP on a new 250 GB SATA HARD drive (more than the original 60 GB). I have RAID drivers but no "game"?
Help a poor french user.
Thank youHello
What RAID drivers did you use?
Normally, you will need to download the RAID driver on Toshiba page and copy the files extracted to an external floppy drive. You can use an external floppy with USB drive. You can load the drivers if you press F6 once you have booted from Microsoft XP disc.
By the way: have you checked BIOS if the HARD drive is recognized?
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How to install Windows 7 after a hard drive failure?
I need to format my hard drive and reinstall windows, use the same product key? I have Home premium (all three in use) 3 family pack.
Yes, you can use the same product key, you may need to reactivate over the telephone.
You can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disc.
Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
Click Install now
Accept the license agreement
When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)
Click on drive Options
Select the disc/s click on Delete
Click new
Click on apply
Click OK
Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installationSkip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.
When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer
Click on properties
Scroll down to the Windows Activation
Click the link x days before activation.
Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.
Enter the product key
Click next
Select the Activation of the phone
Click Next when you enter your key page
Select your country
Click Next, call the number listed
Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.
Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent
They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it
Click next to complete the activation.
However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.
15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.
So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.
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Original title: I am replacing a hard drive in a laptop Toshiba L670 with a seagate ssd.
I am replacing a hard drive in a laptop Toshiba L670 with a seagate ssd. . The hard drive was dead, so I have to load windows from a flash drive. I am trying to load windows 7 on the new drive, but the software does not recognize. It is said that he can not parition it nor did he have any predefined partition. Anyone out there have any suggestions? When I try to find a driver there doesn't seem to be all for this issue. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Scott
Hi Scott,.
The cause of this issue with all of the troubleshooting steps to resolve this problem, are suggested in the link mentioned below. Please refer to him and check if it helps.
You cannot select or format a disk partition hard when you try to install Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927520/en-us
CHKDSK WARNING: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.
If you receive errors that your Windows 7 is not genuine, please turn it on.
Activate Windows on this computer
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/activate-Windows#1TC=Windows-7
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