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The Help Desk => Computer Related Discussions & Questions => Topic started by: Mike B the Cajun on April 09, 2015, 08:28:08 PM

Title: Windows 7 pro 64-bit
Post by: Mike B the Cajun on April 09, 2015, 08:28:08 PM

Does anyone have a copy of W7Pro64 laying around doing nothing? what about W7HomePrem64??

Having serious issues with an Acer OEM version on a reinstall, and would like to install it without all the Acer crap.  :rant:

Acer. like most manufacturers, doesn't ship a raw copy of the OS, just a set of recovery discs.  :hammer:

Any help would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Windows 7 pro 64-bit
Post by: thundley4 on April 10, 2015, 06:13:02 AM

If you have the product key that came with the machine you might try this. http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-7-home-premium-free-download-iso-32-bit-64-bit/

Or try using bit torrent.  You might still have a problem with getting the drivers for the Acer, though.

Title: Re: Windows 7 pro 64-bit
Post by: Mike B the Cajun on April 10, 2015, 05:19:46 PM

Thanks for the info.

Currently running Win7Pro32bit. Wasn't the easiest install I ever did. It is, however, working fairly nicely, if a little slow.
 
Actually, I got most of the drivers from Acer on their website.  :-)

The only reason I have this one is it was free. I will, however, refrain from ever buying anything from them in the future.

Title: Re: Windows 7 pro 64-bit
Post by: Mike B the Cajun on April 26, 2015, 10:57:50 AM

Downloaded W7 Home Premium, installed and activated it, works great, without all the OEM clutter and junk. All necessary drivers were available on Acer's website.

Just for shits and giggles, I downloaded Windows 10 Pro 64, Build 10061, and installed it on my desktop. Look and feel takes getting used to, but so far it is very functional,  a much nicer , tho a little more complicated than the Win 7 HP or Pro, interface.

Will give bugs found and updates on it in general as they develop.