Laptop comes with Windows 7 installed - but no software disc to use later

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  On Sunday July 25, 2010 10:11:30 + 0000, pc_novice wrote:

  Hi Gordon

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  You say that you have started from the XP CD, but something is wrong with that
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  clean install. A new installation by formatting the
  drive and does not care what version of Windows is installed (or
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  Ken Blake

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  * original title - computer came with Windows 7 installed, but no repair or back up the drive, grip and n computer virus cleaned a wiping, but lost windows 7 programs that I buy them? *

  Manufacturing must provide a means of recovery of Windows. Have you checked your user guide to see if there is a mention of a "recovery Partition" on the hard drive?

  Also contact manufacturing support team.

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

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  I do not like the windows 10, would be nice instead of Windows 7.

  I tried to boot from my CD with Windows 7, but once I did the "loading files" bar and I'm on the 'starting Windows' screen, four circles colors that generally revolve around all loading, just freeze and the installation does not go further?

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  Thanks guys, but I think I have actually solved!

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  To convert the GPT on the MBR, simply delete all partitions and create a new one. My Windows 7 is currently 17% in installation.

  For a long time I didn't do anything this techy on a computer, impressed!

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  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  You can try the following and link methods under each method for more information on the same and see if one of them solve the problem.

  Method 1: Start the computer in last good known Configuration

   

  1. Remove all floppy disks, CDs and DVDs from your computer and restart your computer.

  Click the button start , click the arrow next to the button lock , then click on restart.

  1. Do one of the following:

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/using-last-known-good-configuration

  Method 2: Start your computer in Mode safe

   

  1. remove all floppy disks, CDs and DVDs from your computer and restart your computer.

  Click on the Start button , click the arrow next to the lock button , and then click restart.

  2. do one of the following:

  o If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then stop and restart your computer.

  o If your computer has multiple operating systems, use the arrow keys to select the operating system you want to start in safe mode and press F8.

  3. in the display Advanced Startup Options , use the arrow keys to select the option of safe mode you want and press ENTER. For more information about the options, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode).

  4 log your computer with a user account with administrator rights.

  When your computer is in safe mode, you'll see the words Safe Mode in the corners of the screen. To leave safe mode, restart your computer and let Windows start normally.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  If you are able to access the desktop in SafeMode I suggest you read the article in the link below for instructions on restoring the system.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

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