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  1. 23rd September 2009, 11:27 AM #2081
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    Default Re: Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

    Thanks dude for this post. I am sure this guideline helped many users. This is actually helpful not only in unloading "crappy" preloaded SW but also in case you want to reformat you're PC/laptop.
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    Default Re: Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

    Orev,

    Thanks a lot for this thread, and for the ABR utility, everything worked flawlessly on my ASUS G51Rx05, i followed your instructions and had not issues at all.

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  3. 29th September 2009, 10:20 PM #2083
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    Default Re: Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

    I tried doing this on my ASUS G51 as well. Installed Vista Home Premium 64. Ran the restore from ABR. Says its all set. I rebooted machine and I am being prompted after login to enter my key. My key is not working
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  4. 30th September 2009, 09:47 AM #2084
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    Default Re: Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

    Quote Originally Posted by sickZ View Post
    I tried doing this on my ASUS G51 as well. Installed Vista Home Premium 64. Ran the restore from ABR. Says its all set. I rebooted machine and I am being prompted after login to enter my key. My key is not working
    The original install of the OS must be the OEM version, not upgraded or changed to another version. It sounds like your install was not the OEM version.
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  5. 21st October 2009, 02:24 AM #2085
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    I purchased a new HP dv6-1264ca (Artist Edition). It came with SOOO much bloatware. I'm glad I found this thread. Very useful!

    Worked flawlessly. Would recommend to anyone else!
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  6. 21st October 2009, 02:40 AM #2086
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    Is there a reason I can't format my hd and the use the vista recovery CD to reinstall windows ?
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  7. 21st October 2009, 10:19 AM #2087
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    Default Re: Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

    Quote Originally Posted by purplepack View Post
    Is there a reason I can't format my hd and the use the vista recovery CD to reinstall windows ?
    Yes. Read the section in the main guide titled "Recovery Disc"
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  8. 26th October 2009, 09:26 PM #2088
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    Has anyone tried this on a DV9500: Clean install Vista using this guide then upgrade to 7 over this clean installation? Probably not the correct place to post this question but I was concerned that the Vista drivers would not work in 7.
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  9. 26th October 2009, 09:59 PM #2089
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    Default Re: Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

    Quote Originally Posted by bruin8uclap View Post
    Has anyone tried this on a DV9500: Clean install Vista using this guide then upgrade to 7 over this clean installation? Probably not the correct place to post this question but I was concerned that the Vista drivers would not work in 7.
    I don't see why that wouldn't work. Vista and W7 are the same underneath, so drivers should work (though I haven't tested to be certain).
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    Default Re: Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION

    Vista drivers should work just fine in Windows 7. Most of the drivers I'm using are technically Vista drivers, but they work fine in Windows 7.

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