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Originally Posted by jempalmer
He didn't download a copy of Windows that he hadn't paid for. He bought a new laptop with a legitimate copy of Windows 7. However he didn't like the "customised" version that was installed on it, so chose to install a fresh version. He merely used his legitimate key to activate it.
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I did something similiar for my dad, he bought a CompaQ machine, ultra cheap from Dixons I believe, they pre install SO much rubbish on it, it takes about 2 hours to remove it all and install all the windows updates, if you do a restore.
So I created a slipstream copy of W7 from my own installation disk, using the serial that's on the side of his pc, works a treat, plus it means it only has minimal patching to do.
Although now, we use Acronis true home to restore our pc's back to a bare W7 install, as it's free for anyone who has a western digital drive.
