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Question

How to wipe computer of windows 7 enterprise

Jun 30, 2014 1:18PM PDT

So a friend of mine told me i could install windows 7 enterprise for free. Should have known better because now my computer is saying windows isn't genuine and I just want to take it off and install a new operating system. Problem is I bought a windows 7 home edition upgrade for my netbook and it will not let me update from enterprise to home. If I need to buy a whole new operating system that's fine I just want to know for sure how to do it or if I can before I have to spend the money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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The basic process
Jun 30, 2014 11:11PM PDT

The basic process is as follows. There are countless guides on installing Windows out there so I won't bother repeating much of what they already cover.

Step #0: Make sure you have located all the necessary drivers for your hardware
Step #1: Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
Step #2: Follow on screen instructions
Step #3: Install all the drivers you collected in Step #0
Step #4: Make sure you install all updates to the OS that have been published to date

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dont have cd
Jul 1, 2014 11:57AM PDT

The windows 7 home edition I have doesn't have a cd. It only came with a key to put in when updating from another version of windows 7 (my netbook had windows 7 starter). Sorry if I didnt make that clear.

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General process is still the same
Jul 1, 2014 9:43PM PDT

General process is still the same, it just means you have to burn a copy of the DVD yourself after downloading it.

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Oh No! The Windows Virus
Jul 1, 2014 11:29PM PDT
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What about
Jul 2, 2014 10:06AM PDT

What about upgrade restrictions in the form of unsupported hardware? It may not be as bad as it once was, but try telling someone who got a "free" printer with something or other at Big Box Retailer over the weekend that they can't use it. That will go over about as well as telling them that they would have been better off declining to take the "free" printer because even at free it was far too expensive. Never underestimate the desire for instant gratification.