| - | [* black] Once you have the drive replaced, install an operating system on the laptop. |
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| - | [* icon_note] ***For Windows: you will need a ISO from the Internet that was downloaded before the Digital River download was taken down, SLIC install media (bought from Toshiba or burned when new) or a system builder DVD. It's recommended you buy a system builder DVD missing the key to make sure the media is clean unless you know the source of the ISO.*** |
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| - | [* icon_note] ***Other OSes outside of Windows: I do not know what you want to install, so you will have to find out how to get the image and verify it yourself. I can't tell you how to do this unless I know what to look for.*** |
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| + | [* black] Once the hard drive is replaced, install the operating system on the laptop. |
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| + | [* icon_note] ***For Windows: you will need an ISO from that is from Microsoft or a Digital River ISO for Windows for ISO's from the Internet. If you do not have this buy an old OEM DVD without the key on a site like eBay that does not include a product key. ISO's that are not from Digital River are not recommended as you do not know what you are getting.*** |
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| + | [* icon_note] ***Non Microsoft OSes: I do not know what you want to install, so you will have to find out how to get the image and verify it yourself. I may be able to assist you, but I can not gaurantee I will have the information to help you. I will do my best to step you in the right direction if I can and you are lost.*** |
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