So I recently purchased a new laptop (hp dv7 7247cl) and it came w/win 8 pre-installed. Currently its on 1tb and I know for recovery it's equal or more. My ssd is 256gb. Which route is easiest for me?
A) I have recovery usb and will create repair disc (most likely needed) and work from there.
B) use older windows (I think I have an XP key somewhere, dont want to use my 7 key because I still use it on other laptop) and buy upgrade to win 8 pro.
C) clone - I really don't want to do this but last choice
D) if I buy win 8 pro would it know I already have 8 on my laptop because of product key in bios(?) (saw a post on the news forums) and I should be able to upgrade/install?
Thanks for any help in advance.
A) I have recovery usb and will create repair disc (most likely needed) and work from there.
B) use older windows (I think I have an XP key somewhere, dont want to use my 7 key because I still use it on other laptop) and buy upgrade to win 8 pro.
C) clone - I really don't want to do this but last choice
D) if I buy win 8 pro would it know I already have 8 on my laptop because of product key in bios(?) (saw a post on the news forums) and I should be able to upgrade/install?
Thanks for any help in advance.
My Computer
System One
-
- OS
- win 8 64bit pro
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- hp dv7 7247cl
- CPU
- i7-3630QM 2.4ghz
- Memory
- g.skill 16gb ddr3 12800
- Graphics Card(s)
- nvidia 650m x2gb ddr5 & Intel 4000 HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1600 x 900
- Hard Drives
- samsung 840 250gb ssd
wd 1tb 5400 rpm
- Mouse
- Razer Orochi