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Khromatic
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01-28-2026, 03:05 AM

#11

I'm 17 years old and have tried every operating system since XP. From my own experience, I know that while 7 was user-friendly and fun to use, it had some drawbacks. Personally, I prefer the native 10 Design USB 3.0 version, combining the strengths of 7 with the reliability of newer releases like 8/8.1.

Khromatic

01-28-2026, 03:05 AM #11

Katzai
Junior Member

01-29-2026, 12:17 PM

#12

Sure, in a work setting there aren't many options. If you could test a W10 Industry version, that might be a good start. It came from the W9 update and was built around W7/8 and 8.1 components, plus the 10 special features fully unlocked.

Katzai

01-29-2026, 12:17 PM #12

Agentfreddyboy
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01-29-2026, 09:52 PM

#13

After 20 minutes of waiting for someone to pick up. I'm just going to clone the drive. It's a 500GB SSD and should be large enough to do a straight clone.

Agentfreddyboy

01-29-2026, 09:52 PM #13

After 20 minutes of waiting for someone to pick up. I'm just going to clone the drive. It's a 500GB SSD and should be large enough to do a straight clone.

PersieO
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01-30-2026, 10:45 AM

#14

Do you have the Dell disks along with your setup? You need at least two disks. The Windows 7 ISO and the driver disk are required. Use them. Windows 7 will activate itself automatically.

PersieO

01-30-2026, 10:45 AM #14

Do you have the Dell disks along with your setup? You need at least two disks. The Windows 7 ISO and the driver disk are required. Use them. Windows 7 will activate itself automatically.

eojeoj1
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01-30-2026, 10:03 PM

#15

I might inquire from him. However, I'm skeptical. It looks like he'd have shared something during our discussion.

eojeoj1

01-30-2026, 10:03 PM #15

I might inquire from him. However, I'm skeptical. It looks like he'd have shared something during our discussion.

Time_TV
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01-31-2026, 03:09 AM

#16

You didn't do it for a reason. What happened?

Time_TV

01-31-2026, 03:09 AM #16

You didn't do it for a reason. What happened?

RulwenJr
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01-31-2026, 06:01 AM

#17

Locate the model number on the PC. Visit Dell's website and check for a label containing all details. If that fails, reach out to their support team. Note that cloning might not succeed if the old drive has issues.

RulwenJr

01-31-2026, 06:01 AM #17

DatBoii
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02-07-2026, 04:09 AM

#18

Reinstalling the OS is usually the best option. It minimizes risks and ensures the most efficient system. We’re a college student and I’m working full-time on co-op while he’s on campus. This weekend I’ll drive over and clone it. He doesn’t have a USB to SATA adapter, which could be an issue. I’ll let him know about it. At this stage, we’re likely going to choose a clone.

DatBoii

02-07-2026, 04:09 AM #18

hugog07
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02-07-2026, 05:49 AM

#19

Good luck!

hugog07

02-07-2026, 05:49 AM #19

Good luck!

Shibouh
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02-17-2026, 12:17 AM

#20

Windows 7 remains fairly solid until the extended support expires on January 14, 2020.

Shibouh

02-17-2026, 12:17 AM #20

Windows 7 remains fairly solid until the extended support expires on January 14, 2020.

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