Windows 7 Restore Disk

ChuckProphet · 16-09-2013 12:52PM #1

Hello,

Will the Windows 7 Restore Disk that came with my Samsung laptop work on another model (Toshiba)?
I know it says on the disk only for Samsung laptop but is this just to cover themselves?

Thank you.

Torqay · 16-09-2013 01:41PM

ChuckProphet wrote: »

Will the Windows 7 Restore Disk that came with my Samsung laptop work on another model (Toshiba)?

Not if it is a recovery DVD.

A Windows 7 Installation DVD should work, provided it is the same edition (e.g. Home Premium).

TheBoffin · 16-09-2013 04:07PM

The disks you got with the Samsung and Toshiba systems are most likely OEM copies which means that they are usually locked to the specific system and as a result you wont be able to use the disk on another PC.

The license keys provided with both systems are also likely OEM keys and can only be used with the disk provided with the system or another identical disk from another identical system.

You can download the official Windows ISO's for Windows 7 here but you WILL need a GENUINE license key to activate it. Your OEM keys will not work

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59463.iso (x86 - 32 bit)
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59465.iso (x64 - 64 bit)

Have questions about 32 bit vs 64 bit -- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

Windows 7 Restore Disk

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