I'm not computer savvy thus I need some help in installing Windows 7 even after reading the repository section. I've downloaded the Ultimate RTM version of Windows 7 32 bit for my HP notebook which operates with Vista currently. I just wanted to ask if its mandatory to use the loaders to activate my copy of Windows. Can't I just use the OEM keys, enter them and activate it (Just not sure if the loaders will mess up my bios)? As well, since HP laptops are loaded with a bunch of useless software, I'm planning to clean install. However, I'm not sure how do I still keep my recovery partition for HP (or if I need to as I have created the recovery disks a while ago). My notebook is also touchscreen, thus will the touch screen features still work on Windows 7?.....as my laptop came with pre-loaded touchscreen software. Also, if I clean install programs like HP health check and etc, which download driver updates, they will be deleted, thus will the Windows Updates for Windows 7 keep my PC running efficiently or do I still need to manually download the driver updates? Thanks.
first off. if you dont intend on returning to vista, you can delete the recovery partition and free up disk space. i deleted my recovery partitition but i also made the recovery disks which i can use if needed to return to vista. not likely is your nbook the touchsmart tx2 series? go to hps site and look for the newest bios for your nbook, if it dated in the last 2 months its highly likely that once you update you will have slic 2.1 then its very easy to activate win7