Reloading Win 7

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deepakvrao

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Hi Guys,

I did google believe me but I just can't find info.

Have an old Vaio [been given one actually] with Win 7 Home Basic 64 bit. Have the sticker at the back but no discs. Can't seem to find this version online to download.

Need to format and reload. Any tips/link?
 
deepakvrao said:
Hi Guys,

I did google believe me but I just can't find info.

Have an old Vaio [been given one actually] with Win 7 Home Basic 64 bit. Have the sticker at the back but no discs. Can't seem to find this version online to download.

Need to format and reload. Any tips/link?
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I am not sure if sony would have the provision to resend the OS cd, however if you are fine with jugaad wala Win7 then just download a torrent for windows 7 Pro 64-bit and boot it from USB or cd as your laptop may support.
Just post the specs of your lappy to ensure which version would suit the laptop.
 
deepakvrao said:
It says Win 7 Home Basic 64 bit, which is not available anywhere :-(

If I DL the Pro will it accept my product key? I suppose not.
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Your OS is from an OEM meaning the OS installed on the laptop using the CD provided by the manufacturer can only be registered using the key. If you use any other source other than the original CD given by the manufacturer the key won't work. Ask your friend if he/she can provide you with all the discs he received during the purchase.
 
^^I understand that. He has no discs, so I was looking at any alternative. I can load pirated xp, but it seems a shame when I have a legal key for Win 7.
 
Doesn't the laptop have some hidden partition with the os on it. Some manufacturers give that option of os restore with one key on their laptops.
 
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