Problems with new Alienware install

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by survivd, May 19, 2012.

  1. survivd

    survivd MDL Novice

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    Hey guys, I've got an Alienware M17xR3 laptop with legit Win7 x64 Ultimate, but it didn't come with physical installation media and their recovery disk doesn't let you customize anything on install (specifically, the installation drive!). I need to do a clean install to an SSD. Can I just use the default Win7 Ultimate .torr and it'll auto-activate (since it should have embedded slic already...), or will I need to modify it? Thanks!
     
  2. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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  3. PhaseDoubt

    PhaseDoubt MDL Expert

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    Make a system image and keep it in a safe place. Better yet, make two or three.

    And always backup, backup, backup.