Laptop computer without an operating system

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• I am buying a new computer without an operating system installed and you want to know if my Windows 7 Upgrade disk can be used to install Windows 7?

  I'll buy a kit of barebones without preinstalled operating system and was wondering if I could use my Windows 7 upgrade disk to install Windows on the new PC.

  Short answer 'NO '.

  Upgrade means upgrade. An upgrade can only be used to upgrade a previous version of XP or Vista. You will need to purchase a full retail or OEM version to install on a computer without an operating system.

• Need help installing Windows on a computer without an operating system.

  Original title: computer wiped.

  Hi there I got an old computer at school (rm1) he was completely wiped out and needs to be rebuilt. I just need to buy and put windows? Or is there anything else to do?

  Hello

  Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
  If it's a look OEM type (such as HP, Dell, Acer, etc) for the certificate of the label of authenticity (COA) anywhere on your body. If you can find the label, look for the version of Windows and the edition, and in this case, you can use the key to activate Windows of the same version and edition. But if you want to go for any advanced version than the one mentioned, you can buy a new copy. You can use the respective version and edition of Windows disk from a friend to activate using the key of COA.

• Computer without an operating system

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• My computer laptop sony vaio says operating system not found at boot

  My computer laptop sony vaio says operating system not found at boot.

  Hello

  What is the model # computer? Check the following link to locate the model #:

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/p/support-info.pl?info_id=264

  Y at - it any hardware or software changes?

  Remove all devices, dock and removable media connected to the computer and try the following steps to resolve the problem:

  1. Check if the hard drive is listed in the BIOS. Restart the computer > key 'F2 '.
  
  
  2. For Windows 8, shut DOWN the computer > press Assist key > key press F2 to access the BIOS.
  
  
  3. If the hard drive is not listed, the problem may be related with the material. Reset the BIOS once.
  
  
  4. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to find the "Exit" button and select an option "Load optimized or default values", save the settings and exit the BIOS.
  
  
  5. Then check if you are able to start the operating system.
  
  
  6. In the case, if the problem persists, it may be related with the material.
  
  
  7. If the hard disk is listed, follow the procedure described on the link: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/30721/c/65, 66/kw/Error%20Operating%20system%20not%...
  
  
  8. In case, if the problem persists, contact the Sony service team: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/service.pl

  If my post answered your question, please mark it as an "accepted Solution".

• PCG 4A1L LAPTOP COMPUTER WHICH HAVE THE SYSTEM OPERATION

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  • PCG 4A1L LAPTOP COMPUTER WHICH HAVE THE SYSTEM OPERATION
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  I'm sorry to hear that. In a little more detail would be helpful. Crystal Ball (tm) says when you turn on the computer you get an error message that says somethng like "cannot find operating system". If Crystal Ball (tm) is correct, your hard drive is dead or your motherboard is a failure. Pull the drive and put it in a disk enclosure or use an adapter and test it on a working machine.

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot

  If you can not do the test yourself and/or are uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad).

  If Crystal Ball (tm) was cloudy, please specify exactly what is happening with your computer. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• When I try to connect my computer with XP operating system, I get this error message to: rund1132.exe and cannot log out.

  original title: log question.

  When I try to connect my computer with XP operating system, I get this error message to: rund1132.exe and cannot log out.  How can I fix?

  Hi KERRYYX,

  1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
  2. When was the last time it was working fine?
  3. You have security software installed on the computer?
  4. What is the full error message that you receive?
  5. Are you able to restart and shut down the computer?

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you put the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  You cannot log off, restart or shut down your Windows XP-based computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/831431

• Can I install Acrobat 9 Standard on the laptop with Windows 10 operating systems?

  Can I install Acrobat 9 Standard on the laptop with Windows 10 operating systems?

  Hi derrickt92250579 ,

  Acrobat 9 is not compatible with windows 10.

  You can check this link to check the system requirements: Adobe Acrobat required configuration

  Let us know if you need additional assistance.

  Concerning

  Sarojini

• I bought a computer hp laptop with an invalid operating system

  This laptop came factory with windows vista, but before I take possession of it, the previous owner had installed a windows 7 home prem upgrade disc. ! of course, it doesn't have a product key. It took a while before the message appeared to me.

  is windows vista installation files still on this computer? What should I do? I can't afford to 140.00 for a product key. and my computer is already crazy. someone help me please. I love my H P

  Some computers that come pre-installed with Windows often have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  If the recovery partition is damaged, see the following instructions to reinstall Vista:

  http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/repair-man-removed-windows-vista-and-installed/f4ec610a-856b-47a6-9ac2-7d5f07763eb0?msgId=343a6389-3a13-46d1-93fa-342f6a9b8ae1

• computer laptop VAIO crashed lost operating system need to reformat the drive and delete partitions too

  I need a copy of windows xp because the manufacturer does not have a recovery disk and they no longer.
  so, what to do? I need to get a copy of xp that I have the license number on the bottom of my laptop
  My laptop broke down with a virus and now I get no operating system installed?
  I want to just format the hard drive and delete the partitions and start again
  Any ideas?
  Mike

  I need a copy of windows xp because the manufacturer does not have a recovery disk and they no longer.
  so, what to do? I need to get a copy of xp that I have the license number on the bottom of my laptop
  My laptop broke down with a virus and now I get no operating system installed?
  I want to just format the hard drive and delete the partitions and start again
  Any ideas?
  Mike

  Reboot, or power on the laptop and immediately after that the Sony Vaio logo disappears, press the F10 key several times. This brings you to the built-in recovery Partition.

  You can reinstall the operating system from there.

• Reinstall WIN XP SP3 to new computer with no operating system

  I would like to move my WIN XP SP3 old laptop with no operating system

  Thank you

  Go to your computer manufacturer's support web site
  and search for the Windows XP drivers for your specific computer or motherboard model number.

  If there are Windows XP drivers, then download to a folder on your hard drive and burn it to a CD/DVD.
  Then, after installing XP on your new computer install all device drivers, starting with the mother/chipset, LAN, Audio, USB, SATA card, drivers, and so on.

  Notes:

  If there is no XP driver not listed that your computer is not compatible Windows XP.

  You must uninstall the old computer XP, if you plan to use the same XP product key.

  List of computer manufacturer support sites:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-support/computer-manufacturers

  If you have an Intel motherboard, you can try the Intel driver update utility: http://www.intel.com/support/detect.htm?iid=dc_iduu

  Graphics/video drivers:
  Check the download site of the manufacture of the graphics card for the newer Windows XP drivers for your card.
  ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
  NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

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

• Laptop computer without OS and revovery partition deleted

  Hi all.  I help a friend who recently bought a used Dell laptop which seems to be in good working condition, however, it won't start.  The former owner told him that they wiped the hard drive prior to the sale, which is always a good idea.  The problem is that they have deleted partition recovery as well.   So, I headed to Dell support on the resolution of the problem.  Given that the PC is out of warranty their only solution was to sell him a new bundled software.  So, as always, seems to be the case, when everything has failed, MS is going to save the day.  Can someone tell me on what options are available to get a working copy and legal Windows working on his PC?  According to the tags on the PC, it was initially delivered with pre-installed Vista Basic.  He would be happy with just a basic OS work for now and upgrade at a later date if he decides the computer is worth the upgrade.  We are not looking for pirated copies to install, just something the OEM license can activate.  Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions that you guys can offer.

  One more quick question.  When a used PC is sold, the OEM license remains with the PC?  I'm sure that it cannot be legally transferred to another computer so I assumed that he transferred to the new owner.

  Hello

  If the computer/laptop comes with the preinstalled Windows operating system (Dell, HP, Acer, etc.) or is licensed to OEM System Builders, that the product key that came with the computer/laptop is preinstalled OEM license and is not transferable.

  OEM license/product key (systems of operating pre-installed on Dell, HP, etc.) and the license OEM System Builders are related to the first machine it is installed on and dies when machine who dies.

  Only retail Operating System license that you buy and install yourself, are allowed to be transferred to another machine.

  And retail licenses also can be installed on a machine at one time.

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  You can borrow and use a DVD Vista Microsoft (selling retail or OEM System Builders License), which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  The COA sticker is either or in the battery compartment on the underside of the laptop.

  With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.

  

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as well as 32-bit and 64-bit editions different DVD lights.

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Hello. Can you help me get my built in webcam doesn't work on my Advent laptop with windows Vista operating system thanks

  Hello. I have a very nice laptop Advent and would love to get the built in Webcam work. Can you help me please? I have the windows Vista operating system. Thank you jeremy in Great Britain

  PS my grade o level B in computer science from Cambridge arriving 1984 useful! Thank you

  Hi Jeremy,.

  1. what happens when you try to access the webcam?

  2. have you updated the software and drivers for the webcam?

  You can check if the webcam is detected in Device Manager and also try to update the drivers.

  a.Click Start and type device manager in start search and press ENTER.

  b. in Device Manager check if the Webcam is listed.

  c. right click on the webcam and try to update the drivers.

  For more information, you can consult the following article:

  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly

  You can also see the laptop manual to check if the computer manufacturer has provided a software for visualization of the webcam on your computer. You can also ask advent and are looking for the same thing.

  Support of advent

  Hope this information is useful.

• Hard drive without an operating system.

  Madam, Sir,

  Good evening, because of a failure of disk on my laptop (Compaq), I had to change the hard drive.

  So I buy a hard drive, but it contains no operating system, and my computer asks a (more precisely, it requires vista or windiws installation cd 7)

  My pc has a little more than a year, to be precise, it has 1 year and 3 months.

  I wonder if you reinstall Windows Vista or 7, free or not, or if you sell installation cd and their price.

  Thank you for keep me to my email address or my phone number attached:

  [text removed for privacy]

  Kind regards.

  French support please visit: http://h30478.www3.hp.com/

• Stolen laptop - deactivation of the operating system to prevent future use.

  Greetings,

  I learned my father's cell phone was stolen a couple of weeks.  Us, father, sister and myself all have / had the same laptop and (update for win 7 since vista) on a license for 3 users.  Is there a process with Microsoft where they can disable the OS of the stolen laptop?  This process will not affect the other mobile OS licenses?  I ask because we wish to re - use the operating system on another laptop of replacement.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Arthur Hubbard

  Nope. Nothing can be done. Who stole the computer allows you to use it.