Replace the HARD drive - reload Windows?

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• replacing the hard drive and windows 8

  just yesterday bought a hp laptop model #20002b19wm.

  This laptop came preloaded with windows 8.

  I think with windows 8, microsoft puts more COST on the machines themselves.

  My question is this, say the hard drive breaks down and I need to replace it, I'll have to go out and buy another copy of windows 8? I read that the 8 victory is only good for your ' current configuration at the time of the "as its related to the form of machines, etc..

  and where is my product key? hidden in the bios somewhere?

  I have to buy my hard drive from hp directly? I read here that if you try to put any hard drive laptop in these machines, you can not install windows because the new drive does not have the "Recovery" partition

  I'm pretty good with computers, and finally, I want to put a hard drive in this machine more. I hope someone out there can help.

  We hope to hear from someone.

  Hello

  Windows 8 machines come with the activation key encrypted in the bios chip, but you can always use a utility such as the one on the link below to read into the operating system.

  http://www.Belarc.com/free_download.html

  If you create your recovery media set - see link below - you can use this to reinstall Windows 8 on another drive (it will also recreate the recovery on the new HARD drive Partition).

  Create recovery media - Windows 8.

  You are in no way limited to a given provider or a hard drive manufacturer.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Audio options gone after replacing the hard drive, reinstall Windows and the DVD drivers

  I had to replace my hard drive and I reinstalled Windows Vista Home Premium DVD.  Now, I've lost a lot of my audio options.  I used to be able to choose between different styles of sound (i.e. Live, pop, classic, etc.) and I had various effect options.  They are all gone.  I tried to update the drivers in Device Manager, but it says I have the updated driver.

  You may need to search the support site of your
  The computer manufacturer or the card manufacturer
  for a driver updated.

  Your description of the sounds "Live, Pop, classic," as
  You may need the latest driver from RealTek.

  Maybe the following article offers some ideas:

  No sound in Windows
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows
  (Win XP / Vista / 7)

• Replace the hard drive and windows 8

  I want to order a new ddrive hard (640 GB) and replace the software and drivers. I found an order replcement for $30 + to replace the drivers and software for windows 8.  I get the new software to replace the information on a new hard drive, or do I have to order a new package of windows 8?

  Earl

  Hello

  Where do you find the replacement for $30 +? What is a recovery of HP? A resumption of HP will be Windows and drivers for your computer that lets you bring your machine back to factory settings.

  Kind regards.

• Had to replace the hard drive on Windows 7 and have not key

  I had a Windows 7 and I had problems with it that ends up being a hardware problem. I replaced it, and my hard drive was completely wiped out. Now, I don't have my Windows 7 that I had. I have a trial, but his account and I really need my operating system. Is their anything you guys can do for me maybe give me a new key or something?

  your product key is located on your COST (if a laptop computer check in your battery compartment.)

  If you purchased it separately from your computer, it will be on proof of license label orange and if a download in your email

• Replacing the hard drive T60 - Windows does not recognize the hard drive

  Hello all, new to the community of Lenovo. I have a T60, but also the latest Lenovo Edge. HD crashed on the T60 and it will boot is no longer. I just bought a 500 GB WD without doing a lot of research. When trying to install Windows 7 (I had already updated the T60) it will not recognize the new drive - Windows does not drive at all. Is there a way to get the Lenovo to recognize the WD drive? Thanks in advance for any help.

  Looks like you're doing something wrong, if the drive is a SATA it should work, install it and boot from your windows installation DVD and it will be the installation drive and shaped for you, or you can optionally set the partitions manually when you are prompted to do so. If you try to do something unusual such as transfer windows on the old drive then you will need to explain exactly what you did because I see no reason it should not work. Infact I did it several times myself.

• replace the hard drive and Windows 7 restore

  The HD on my HP Pavilion dv6 - 6047c had been giving me problems for a few months and two days ago, I received a warning about an iminent HD crash.  Quickly, I created a disk of restore CD and I am looking to buy a replacement HD.  Here are a few options from Amazon.

  Q1 - is - it of these pretty decent replacement options or are there better alternatives?

  Q2 - after that the HD is replaced, how install my operating system Windows 7 on the new HD?  This is done automatically via the restore disc?  I need to order a kit from HP restore?   It is here where I am lost and don't know how this process works.  I understand there are BONES of the work here of license restrictions.

  Thank you for your help.

  You are the very welcome.

  I am pleased to have been of assistance.

• Replacing the hard drive HP G62-450SA model / recovery. Windows 7

  Hello

  Last week my laptop started running very slowly, and after a few tests, it seems that the hard drive is on its way.

  I phoned to HP supports, however is out of warranty I wasn't able to get a real support, but advised him to watch the online support pages to back up my files, create a file recovery on a usb device and then it would be as simple as taking on the old hard drive, put in the new, and following the instructions to recover my system and files.

  So after these tips, I've created:

  -A recovery image USB on a Virgin USB key, using the Recovery Manager

  -A backup on an external hard drive using the backup and restore

  -An image of the system by using the backup and restore.

  Then I replaced the hard drive.

  When I turned on the laptop all I get is a black screen that says "no boot device - insert the diskette and press any key".

  I have not all discs. I thought that was the point of creating the recovery image on the USB key? I insert the USB key, and it is not recognized.

  If at this point, I'm stuck. I'm not all boards because HP say they have to charge me.

  Please can anyone here tell me what to do next? What I need to buy recovery discs or is there a way I can install the new hard drive by using the above files?

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  You are welcome

  Another option, you can try would be to restore the system image you created - you can do the following.

  If you do not, use another PC to create a rescue CD Windows 7.  Download the ISO relevant among the links below.

  Windows 7 32 bit

  Windows 7 64 bit

  You must use an app like ImgBurn ( Note: you can deselect additional software during installation of ImgBurn options) to burn the ISO to a CD - a guide on the use of ImgBurn to write an ISO on a disc is here.

  When creating, type following the ESC key as soon as you start the launch of the laptop Boot Menu, and then insert the rescue CD.  Select boot options (usually f9 ), use the arrow keys to select the CD/DVD drive and press ENTER.  You can also get a prompt to "Press any key to" continuous - it if requested.

  Connect the drive that contains the system image you have created and then follow method 3 below to reload the image on the new HARD drive.

  http://www.shivaranjan.com/2009/05/21/Windows-7-How-to-restore-Windows-7-partition-or-hard-disk-part...

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• HP Pavilion Notebook n267sa 15: replace the hard drive and restore its 8.1 windows

  the hard drive corrupt including the partion of rescue I had to replace the hard drive. This left me with a work computer, but no o/s. where and how can I get a copy of the 8.1 window without having to buy a new copy

  Hello:

  You can order this e-partner HP recovery disks from the link below for your model.

  http://www.best2serve.com/page/rcd_landing?txt_search=F9F41EA

  You can also see if you can order directly from HP to the United Kingdom by calling this number...

  0207-660-0596

  Mon - Fri 08:30 - 18:00
  (except public holidays)

• Windows XP does not work when I replace the hard drive or motherboard... ?

  How can I make winxp work if I replace the motherboard or my HARD drive;
  The question another way: I want to install Windows XP on the motherboard so I'll have to take the hard drive and connect it to another motherboard... How can I make because it open of course used... It is is not need any file b4 replacing or anything?

  That may depend on whether you have a copy of Windows XP comes with your PC, to which it might be bios locked the card mother origonal.
  If you have a retail version of Windows XP, you must perform a repair installation and install the new drivers of motherboard
  http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

  If you simply replace the hard drive, you reinstall Windows XP on the new drive, if it is a sata drive, it might be necessary to use the F6 option to install the drivers for the controller sata disks, at the beginning of the installation

• How can I reinstall windows after replacing the hard drive? Laptop did not come with a disc.

  My internal hard drive went bad in my laptop, easy to replace and relatively inexpensive. However, the laptop came not with the windows disk. So, how can I reinstall windows once I replaced the hard drive?

  Basically, you have two choices. You can communicate with the person who made the computer and see if they can provide either a set of Windows Vista restore disks (I would assume) or an installation for Windows Vista (probably OEM) DVD. If the second choice, determine if you will need to download device drivers or software packages from their web site. OR, you can purchase the operating system of your choice, retail. The wisdom is that, if this is your choice, you see if you will need the device drivers and get those of the web site of the manufacturer.

  Once you have the disks, install in the usual way.

  Tom Ferguson

• I just replaced the hard drive in my PC with my arrival of the damaged disc. I'm wondering now "activate Windows now".

  I just replaced the hard drive in my PC with my arrival of the damaged disc. I'm wondering now "activate Windows now". The code on the computer case was partly carried away and I do not have a record of it. The software has been activated once already. Suggestions, please.

  original title: hard drive swap.

  Use a magnifying glass and a strong light and see if you can retrieve the key.  It is not registered anywhere except on the label.  They are applied at the factory in batches, and there is no record that the key is affixed to a specific computer.  Recover what you can and then try to activate by phone.

  To activate Windows Vista by phone, follow these steps: click Start, and then click computer.  Click System Properties on the toolbar, and then click click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation area.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.  The Windows of Activation Wizard starts.  Click use the telephone system automated in the Windows Wizard of Activation.

• Reinstalling Windows 8 (or 10) after replacing the hard drive

  I need to replace the hard drive on my Inspiron 13-5323.  It came with the factory "injected" Windows 8 on the motherboard. Subsequently, I've upgraded to 8.1 Windows, then Windows 10.  With no Windows disk and no product key, how can I reinstall Windows on the new drive?

  Illinichip

  The product key is embedded in the UEFI BIOS, it will automatically be entered with Windows 8.1 (with update 2 media) or Windows 10 TH2 installation media. Follow the instructions here to download and create a Bootable USB (for UEFI BIOS):

  https://www.YouTube.com/playlist?list=PL1RkaknDn7v-Ucth4gt0U3BHVSY7oNkWr

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Windows-10-OEM-and-retail-ISO/

• I had pre installed windows vista on my laptop. now, I replaced the hard drive. so, can we recover only windows giving you the serial number?

  I had pre installed windows vista on my laptop. now, I replaced the hard drive. so, can we recover only windows giving you the serial number? I have sony laptop.

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How can I reinstall windows 7 after replacing the hard drive?

  How can I reinstall windows 7 after replacing the hard drive? do I have to call microsoft or I can retrieve it somehow to the old hard drive?

  Well, that certainly puts a different point of view on this subject.

  There are data recovery services that can recover data from disks that have suffered from various types of failures. However, they are quite expensive. Unless the data is particularly useful, it is generally not useful.

  If your Windows 7 is an OEM version, installed on the computer when you bought it, the manufacturer could have a recovery disk on sale. If it was a retail copy and you always have the appropriate product/serial number, you can get a DVD of their team of parts replacement.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  Tom Ferguson