Windows 7 Pro Oa Sea Hp Software
I was considering cloning the HDD to the SSD, but as you already know, a clean install is better, and will rid my computer of the crap that ASUS installs, that I don't need. I was also told that the hidden recovery partition won't clone over, which wouldn't bother me, but seems like it would cause problems, but not sure.
All that being said, my understanding is..since I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit on the laptop now, and as long as I'm not changing my motherboard, that I can simply download the Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit ISO, install it on the new SSD, and I can use the product key that is on my COA sticker.
One potential problem I see is..the sticker says Windows 7 Home Premium OA. I called Microsoft, and the guy told me that the OA simply means that the OS was preloaded at the factory. He also said, for what I want to do, I need a Windows 7 Home Premium OEM ISO, in order to use my product key.
Is he right? If so, I can't find a Win 7 Home Premium OEM ISO anywhere. I'm tempted to just clone it, but I don't see a reason why I can't do a fresh install, and use the same product key.
Any advice/input greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Hi,
Windows 7 Forums is the largest help and support community, providing friendly help and advice for Microsoft Windows 7 Computers such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus or a custom build. Can any one tell me what version is this Windows 7 Pro OA SEA what is a meaning of OA SEA? Question about fresh install of Windows 7 Home Premium 'OA' soulweeper Jun 25, 2013, 10:06 AM I have an ASUS A53 laptop that I use for my Exede internet installs.
The only legal Windows 7 download available is now from Microsoft, as Microsoft has stopped DigitalRiver Windows 7 ISO downloads.
But Microsoft only provides these downloads for Windows 7 Retail Product Keys, not OEM preinstalled Product Keys (Dell, HP, etc).
If you have a Retail Windows 7 License and are having troubles at the above website, contact Microsoft using the Support option there.
If you have a preinstalled OEM License (Dell, HP, etc), contact your Computer Manufacturer to order Recovery Media which they should supply for a small cost.
Or you can also borrow the exact same Retail Windows 7 Edition DVD and use your Product Key to reinstall.
Or you can check under Programs > the Manufacturer's Software > Create Recovery disk, etc.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
I suggest that you also read this about preinstalled OEM Licenses.
Here are the Key/s to press at Boot to start the Recovery Process back to Factory Settings (new condition). Under each Manufacturer in the list below are the instructions in the respective links for you to follow on how to use their Recovery Partition
Acer – Press Left Alt + F10 Keys.
Windows 7 Pro Oa Iso
Advent – Tap F10 until Starting System Recovery appears
Asus – Press F9
Windows 7 Pro Oa Torrent
Dell – Press F8 which will bring up Advanced Boot Options http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=DSN_362066
Hp scanjet 2300 c software. eMachines: Press Left Alt Key + F10
Fujitsu – Press F8
Gateway: Press Alt + F10 Keys - As Acer owns them: press Left Alt + F10 Keys as per Acer eRecovery
HP – Press F11 repeatedly
Lenovo – Press F11
LG – Press F11
Packard Bell: Press and hold the ALT key while pressing repeatedly the F10 key. Release the keys when a message displays that Windows is loading files.
Samsung – Press F4
Sony Vaio – Tap F10 until the Edit Boot Options screen is displayed
Toshiba – Press 0 (zero)
Cheers.