re-installing windows 7
Jan 31, 2015 11:31:34 #
Win 10 does go through a lot of updates, but it IS a good os, I like it.
Jan 31, 2015 11:46:37 #
bemused_bystander wrote:
Win 10 does go through a lot of updates, but it IS a good os, I like it.
Did you get it as an iso file?
Jan 31, 2015 12:42:11 #
Yes, then I used "isotousb" to create a bootable usb stick
Jan 31, 2015 13:05:34 #
bemused_bystander wrote:
Yes, then I used "isotousb" to create a bootable usb stick
Well, maybe I'll try it. What OS were you using before?
Jan 31, 2015 13:53:01 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Well, maybe I'll try it. What OS were you using before?
I had windows 8.1 update 1, and I hated it. I had put win 10 onto a dead computer, after months of trying to get replacement win 7 discs. I liked win 10 instantly, (as much as I hated 8.1) It took me a while to get rid of the gestures, because my new laptop had the touchpad controls so deeply embedded (not proud of that)
I recommend win 10. They warn against using it on a primary machine, so make a good back-up before installing if that's what you intend to do. It does play up a bit sometimes, but that's part of the fun!
Jan 31, 2015 20:00:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks so much. Time to think forward and to think about getting over XP.I came across this article this morning. Free Windows 7.
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-ultimate-free-download-iso-32-and-64-bit/
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-ultimate-free-download-iso-32-and-64-bit/
Jan 31, 2015 23:36:32 #
jmsdvdp wrote:
My hard drive has crashed and I guess I did not create a backup disc for windows 7 and a boot disc when I got the computer a couple years ago. Got it from Dell. Any idea if I even can or is it possible to download my licensed copy from the internet when I replace the hard drive? The computer did not come with a disc of the software programs. Thanks...
Ask anyone with windows 7 to make a system repair disc. It should boot up any computer running win 7. Give that a try before wiping the hard drive.
Feb 1, 2015 01:51:15 #
If you write the Manufacture or call them and give your model an serial number they can send you a re install disc. This happened to me with my HP and they helped me with out a problem.
Feb 1, 2015 07:34:22 #
Muddyvalley wrote:
Ask anyone with windows 7 to make a system repair disc. It should boot up any computer running win 7. Give that a try before wiping the hard drive.
How does one make a system repair disc?
Feb 1, 2015 08:24:38 #
Michael Hartley wrote:
How does one make a system repair disc?
I cannot remember for win 7, but if you search "help" it should give step by step instructions.
It's so long since I used 7, I have forgotten all the settings.
Feb 1, 2015 10:25:38 #
Michael Hartley wrote:
How does one make a system repair disc?
http://www.winhelp.us/create-a-system-repair-disc-in-windows-7.html
Feb 1, 2015 10:45:18 #
Muddyvalley wrote:
Ask anyone with windows 7 to make a system repair disc. It should boot up any computer running win 7. Give that a try before wiping the hard drive.
Great! Thanks for the very useful information.
Feb 1, 2015 10:47:03 #
Sac-Jack wrote:
If you write the Manufacture or call them and give your model an serial number they can send you a re install disc. This happened to me with my HP and they helped me with out a problem.
Really good, and thank you. I have an HP with Windows 7, so I shall call them for a re install disc.
Thanks again.
Feb 1, 2015 11:10:36 #
Seems my CD/DVD drive is read only. Can I put it on a thumb drive? Thanks for all the information, too.
Feb 1, 2015 12:43:16 #
Michael Hartley wrote:
Seems my CD/DVD drive is read only. Can I put it on a thumb drive? Thanks for all the information, too.
yes, but you may have to go into the bios and change the boot order. That info should all be in the link i posted for you. I am no computer expert.
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