Windows asks for activation after putting in hard drive from another laptop Hi have a problem as i need to perform a clean install on my acer x aspire windows 7 home premium X64 OEM, however, i also have a retail windows 7 home premium X64 DVD, if i was to change the ei. Since windows 7 is not more available to public download from Microsoft, you have to buy the official Acer erecovery disks:. Search the Internet. Thre are Mirrors still available where the Windows 7 can be downloaded as long as you have a product Key.
As long as you have a valid product key you should be able to search for the windows 7 ISO and download it to make a windows 7 disk. The issue is locating the the drivers. Try the acer web site and the web. I had an acer with windows 8 installed and since I had a key for windows 7 was able to download everything I needed from the internet.
Last resort is to buy the restore from ACER. Windows 7 Home Premium being a major release from the Microsoft Windows has been made available by the Microsoft in Six different editions Starter, Home basic, Enterprise, Home premium, Professional and Ultimate These all are widely used and made available at retailers.
So if you are in need to optimize PC speed and getting the best performance you must be downloading the windows 7 Home Premium free full version software. After you successfully downloaded windows 7 ISO file. Save it on your PC. The steps to install windows 7 Home Premium are simple and easy. We at Softlay. It wont create the backup disc from Acer Recovery Management I get this error.
Hard Drive Configuration is not set to the factory default. Restore Aborted. It makes the driver recovery disc no problems. This is annoying why wont it backup to disc from the hidden partition to dvd. I just sent a Gateway nv54 back for the same reason My Daughter has a gateway NV54 and it does the same think.
This is crazy support cant fix it. All I want to do is make a restore disc like it says in the event I have to restore the laptop. Whats the point in having the operating system sticker underneath if you cant make a backup. Thank you for your interest in this question. Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site the association bonus does not count. Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?
Please note, if you are using the Windows 7 Product key located on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker attached to your system, that will not work, it is only for Windows 7. You need a Office product key. If your computer came with a trial version of Office, you will need to obtain a trial key or purchase a full license:. If you have purchased Office and getting invalid product key error refer the KB article mentioned below:. Frequently asked questions about the Office Activation Wizard and about reduced-functionality mode in Office programs and in Office programs.
Error message when you start an Office application after you install an Office suite: 'Invalid product key'. If you have a trial version of Office that came with your computer, try uninstalling it first:. The download a trial version of Office that corresponds with the edition you bought and convert it to a full version:.
Refer the link on how to Convert a trial version of an Office suite or program to a full retail version Download the corresponding edition of Windows 7 you have a license for from the following link.
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