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Looking To Install Windows 7

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by pzg, Sep 20, 2010.

  1. pzg

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    Hello everyone,

    i recently bought a laptop without an OS, which was a mistake. I am currently living in a foreign land and well, i dont speak the language so well :)
    anyway, i bought an ASUS K50IE - SX170
    when i boot it up it asks to insert bootable media and restart the computer. I had some old Win XP disks, but these did not work.
    So i am looking for buying windows 7 proffessional. I was told i need to get an OEM copy? which is ok, because the only ENG version of windows they sell here are OEM copies.
    i am a little concerned about buying the wrong windows product. i want to make sure it boots and is legal to have and that it will run on my system. The driver disc that came with the laptop says all drivers are supported in Win 7. so i guess thats ok.

    Never got a computer before without any OS, so i am a little nervous, and the price is a lot for me so i want to make sure i get it right. I am in a hurry right now, but if anyone needs more details i can supply them later. thanks in advance!
     
  2. BeeCeeBee

    BeeCeeBee ADMINISTRATOR IN MEMORY

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    I am not totally up on licensing but I believe that an OEM requires a preinstallation kit of some kind while a full retail version does not. There are several people here who can help you out on this and should be around shortly.
     
  3. kojak

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    I wouldn't consider myself the last word on this. But my OEM copy of W7HP installed without any advance preparation of the sort you mention. The only thing I was unable to do was an in place upgrade.
     
  4. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    An OEM in this case would refer to a system builders disk. It is sold for less than retail mainly because
    the OEM Windows operating system cannot be transfered to a new computer. It is tied to the original
    computer. Technically speaking, it is made for installation on new computers only. ( Hence, the term
    builders disk) This means that should you purchase a newer computer in the future you legally cannot
    transfer the license key (PID) to the new computer.
    In addition, no support is provided through Microsoft on a system builders OEM disk. The cost of an
    OEM disk is roughly half the price of the full retail version. For price comparison, check the links below.
    (Available here in USA)

    OEM - Windows 7 Home Premium Full - Win 7 OEM Full 32 bit $99.99

    OEM - Windows 7 Home Premium Full - Win 7 OEM Full 64 bit $99.99

    Retail - Windows 7 Home Premium Full - Win 7 Retail Full 32 and 64 bit $179.99

    Note:
    In the retail version you have the choice of using 32 bit or 64 bit when installing. You can switch between
    32 bit or 64 bit with the retail version. Using an OEM disk, you must choose at the time of purchase.

    (Other than the limitations I listed above, there is no real difference between the OEM and retail operating
    system disks.) An OEM will install as simply as a retail. The preparation is the same for both versions.
     
  5. pzg

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    ok, so if i get the hands on an OEM, i think it will be better.

    I just want to make sure it is bootable (as there isnt even FreeDos on my laptop atm)
    and that it is compatible with the system. The store sells the same laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium so i am guessing that should be fine.

    also, is there a difference between 32 bit and 64 bit? which one should i get?

    here are the system specs:
    intel core2 duo t6500
    nvidia geforce 310m: vram 512mb
    320gb HD
    3gb memory


    driver support win 7 32/64 bit

    thanks for the answers so far :)
     
  6. kojak

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    Yes, there is a difference. For your system, the 32 bit version will be fine.
     
  7. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    Power Supply:
    CORSAIR CMPSU-750W
    You're welcome pzg.....:D
    Your computer will boot the disk, you may have to enter the bios first to change the order
    of the boot. You will need to make sure that the CD/DVD ROM is selected first in the boot
    order with your HDD next. Be sure to save the changes before you exit the bios.

    On a 32-bit operating system, you are restricted to a maximum of 4 gigabytes of RAM. On a
    64-bit operating system, you really do not have a limit. Having a 64-bit system is better but
    you also need to be running 64-bit programs, with a 64-bit processor etc. You have a notebook,
    you really wouldn't need the 64 bit. It's a personal choice.
     
  8. pzg

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    what are the specific differences? and how will 64bit run?

    thanks for the recommendation though, was just curious about the main differences :)
     
  9. BeeCeeBee

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    There are still far to many programs that are either not compatible or at least fully compatible with 64 bit. Most PC manufacturers are shipping with the 64 bit reinstalled and that has been causing some issues. I was fortunate to find a laptop that I both liked and was one of the few loaded with the 32 bit version of W7. I am not sorry.
     
  10. kojak

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    You're welcome.

    Read here for answers.
     
  11. Dalo Harkin

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    Befor you purchase any OS, check that you can get all the drivers required, as even now there are some W7 drivers not available for specific hardware
     
  12. ErikAlbert

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    Although I'm not really looking forward to Windows 7, I'm able to install Windows 7,
    along with WinXPpro and then I can learn Windows 7 gradually.
    So the given links by "allheart55" are very interesting to me, to get an OEM version of Windows 7,
    without buying a new computer.

    My experience with the OEM-version of winXPpro was like this :
    Activating winXPpro via internet was limited, after that I had to activate winXPpro by phone
    and that was quite annoying. It worked of course, but it's easy to make mistakes (alot of figures) and then you have to start all over again.

    Is this the same with the OEM-version of Windows 7 ?
    Is it better to buy the retail-version of Windows 7 to avoid a phone-activation ?
     
  13. BeeCeeBee

    BeeCeeBee ADMINISTRATOR IN MEMORY

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    There should be no actuation or validation problems with either version if it is a "first time" installation. The bigger problems arise when you try to re-validate and OPE version after significant hardware changes.

    Let's please remember the initial issue and not expand it further.That is what New Topics (threads) are for.
     

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