The HP Laptop Out-Of-The-Box Guide 2.0 for Windows 7

[bratboy]

You can download a Win7 x64 version to burn to disk or thumb to install legally and use your key with it, at least with one of my other systems I was able to. I don't have the link handy but someone else I'm sure does or I'll try to find it for you

[Rizzo5150]

You can download a Win7 x64 version to burn to disk or thumb to install legally and use your key with it, at least with one of my other systems I was able to. I don't have the link handy but someone else I'm sure does or I'll try to find it for you

That would be great if that worked. I'd be willing to try when it gets here.

Do you think the 3 links in velocity's first post in this thread is the same thing? I think it's the win64.

Thanks for your help!

[bratboy]

Those links should be fine. Grab the Win7 x64 version. The post you mention talks about making the the install disc AIO, All-in-one, which is fine. Just make sure when you do the actual install that you pick the one that your key is for. Seem to recall someone else misunderstood and tried to use their Home Premium key but selected Win 7 Ultimate since it showed as an option which wouldn't activate with their key.

Once you dl and follow the instructions if you want to do a faster install put the files on a USB Thumb drive. I find its much faster that way and if you use an 8 gig thumb you can also copy the SwSetup folder from off your laptop before you do the wipe so you have all the drivers and apps handy. Here is the MS TechNet article I have used with great success since early win7 beta days. It even has a vid you can watch in case it helps:

Use a USB Key to Install Windows 7—Even on a Netbook or
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/m.../dd535816.aspx

If you go the USB route make sure you use the combo USB/eSATA port, the one closest to the headphone jack, as its the only one by default thats USB 2.0 on an i7 Envy. The other 2 ports will complain about wanting a USB 3.0 driver.

Hope it helps, Cheers

[Rizzo5150]

Thanks ^^^ !
It's a DM3/SU9300.
If I ever have kids - I have to name one after you!!

Big help.

[bratboy]

Thanks ^^^ !
It's a DM3/SU9300.

(Serious Facepalm ) Dumb me, have Envys on the mind. Not sure with your computer if under the battery is where your key is or not. Definitly check before you do anything.

[SpringK]

This thread is so helpful, Thanks.

[jpzsports]

Just wanted to say that I updated my Computer Optimization Guide today so please check that out

5. With your computer cleaned and protected, its time for some real optimization:
First off, install any updates for windows.
Then follow this guide by Les (flamenko) to optimize your notebook.
And/ or this guide by jpzsports to optimize your notebook.

Link in my sig

[Rizzo5150]

I just updated my new HP DM3/9300 with fresh Win7 install following the instruction in this post. No HP Bloatware on my system!!!

For the record, I used the instructions here to install Win7 to a thumb drive, Downloaded Win7, created an ISO and did the install all with the help of this site. I had never done this before, I always used a disk.

If I can do it, you can too!!!!!!!!!!

Velocity - you are the MAN! Thanks so much for this. My new system runs great!
Bratboy - thanks for your help as well!!!!

[taylormah]

Hey guys, I need quick help. I backed up my activation of Win7 and later clean installed a new Win7 (same version, same 32bit before and after) and tried to restore the activation using win7activator from the w7a file that I got from backup, but in system properties, it still shows 30 days left to activate. Am I missing something? How do I activate my windows using the backed up activation?

[v3loc1ty2.0]

Hey guys, I need quick help. I backed up my activation of Win7 and later clean installed a new Win7 (same version, same 32bit before and after) and tried to restore the activation using win7activator from the w7a file that I got from backup, but in system properties, it still shows 30 days left to activate. Am I missing something? How do I activate my windows using the backed up activation?

You can use 7zip to extract the backup file created by w7a, and then you should have the files to follow this tutorial:
http://dobeweb.com/2009/how-to-insta...e-and-key.html