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[Win 7][No-CD] XPS 8500 Re-install OS to SSD
Hi,
I Purchased an XPS 8500 a few years back. It came with a 2TB Hard Drive. I just recently purchased a 120GB SSD. I was wondering if there is a way that I can do a fresh install using my SSD as the C drive. I did not get a windows 7 CD with the computer. I have the SSD running and formatted / Partitioned.
It would be really convenient if I could do it thought factory reset option.
All help appreciate.
Philip_Yip
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March 16th, 2014 14:00
Use the Activation Backup and Recovery Program and a Digital River .iso:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows-7/microsoft-product-activation/the-activation-backup-and-recovery-program-windows-7-version/
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-microsoft-windows-and-office/download-microsoft-windows/windows-7-sp1-iso-download/
See my Widows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean Install of Windows 7:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/
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March 26th, 2014 14:00
Thanks for the response.
I've been quite busy this last few weeks, so I have not been able to work on this until now.
I followed the guides completely, but I noticed that Microsoft took down a lot of the .iso files. I read that you recommended that I use a X17 download, but those are not available any more so I downloaded the 3 X15 .iso files. "X15-65733.iso", "X15-65805.iso", "X15-65922.iso".
Now when I try to make a bootable USB, I get this error http://i.imgur.com/TrrTFxr.png?1
This happens right after it finishes formatting, as soon as it starts to copy the files. I have tried to format my drive to all different types before running the program, but it just doesn't work.
I also posted this on the page you linked.
Philip_Yip
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March 27th, 2014 07:00
There has been a lot of problems with the Digital River server. Check that the .iso files you downloaded are complete downloads. The 3 files should be 3 GB (3,149,108 KB).
Tekkss
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March 27th, 2014 12:00
They are all complete files. Just will not copy. Any other ideas?
Philip_Yip
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March 27th, 2014 16:00
Gave it a test there. Ensure the .iso is the same size as mine and if it fails again try another USB.