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**Russ** · 04-12-2011, 08:10

I had exactly the same issue!

You'll have to do a full format and you'll need a copy of a Win7 disk. What I did was get a copy of Win7 from a torrent site and used the serial key on the laptop to install it.

Not sure exactly how the law stands on that method but AFAIK I haven't deprived MS of anything - the serial key is genuine.

Be warned though, there will be NO drivers on it so you'll need to either pre-download them on to a memory stick or ethernet the laptop to the modem/router. Get them all from the Acer site.

04-12-2011, 08:10	#2
Russ Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Wales Posts: 31,471	Re: acer laptop I had exactly the same issue! You'll have to do a full format and you'll need a copy of a Win7 disk. What I did was get a copy of Win7 from a torrent site and used the serial key on the laptop to install it. Not sure exactly how the law stands on that method but AFAIK I haven't deprived MS of anything - the serial key is genuine. Be warned though, there will be NO drivers on it so you'll need to either pre-download them on to a memory stick or ethernet the laptop to the modem/router. Get them all from the Acer site.