Notebooks & Netbooks

[trevorwhatever]

Hi, as the title states my old hard drive bit the dust so I bought a new one. My question here is how do I go about using my windows 7 from my old hard drive so I dont need to waste over 100 dollars just to buy a new copy. Thank you for your time.

[vvprad]

Hi..

If you have created recovery discs from the old hard drive, you can use the same to install Windows 7 on the new hard drive. If you don't have it, you have two options to install Windows 7.

1. Purchase recovery discs from Acer From THIS LINK

2. You may purchase a retail version of Windows 7 (with product key) and install on the hard drive.

[trevorwhatever]

Ok so I just enter my SNID and then buy the disc and pop it into my pc once it comes? Sorry if the questions dumb I just really dont wanna screw up. I really apreciate your help.

[vvprad]

No problem..

Once you enter the Serial number, cliick on Submit button.

Below that, you will see the label of the recovery discs/media and cost. Click on "Add to Cart" and proceed to place the order.

[trevorwhatever]

Oh I just had another thought, a friend if mine said I wouldnt be able to use my previous windows' product key unless I deactivated it on my old hard drive. Is this true?

[vvprad]

Hi..

If you install Windows using the Acer recovery discs, you are not required to enter any product key, as the OEM product key is embedded on the Acer discs.

[trevorwhatever]

Oh thay makes sense. Thanks a bunch for all your help.