Hey all
So, I was given a dead laptop that I wanted to gift to my daughter and grandkids for Christmas.
The hard drive had died and it had no power pack, so I managed to get those both at a good deal,
and installed a fresh USB install of an untouched ISO and used the back of the laptop
( Toshiba Satellite C650-020 ) for the Win 7 Home Premium key. It failed to activate, got watermarked
as not Genuine, and shut down on (preset ?) occasion for the last couple of months.
I couldn't seem to activate it, so tried an OEM (unknown manufacturer) download of Win 7 Home Prem.
Same issues with legit key from back of laptop. Tried other half installs from other sources and
am not getting anywhere.
Windows 10 install with my legit 7 key is not an option.
The laptop is about 9 yrs old, and the install fails in final setup (suspect hardware driver issue).
I am not trying to pirate, just want to get this brick going so the kids can enjoy it.
Thanks in advance .
So, I was given a dead laptop that I wanted to gift to my daughter and grandkids for Christmas.
The hard drive had died and it had no power pack, so I managed to get those both at a good deal,
and installed a fresh USB install of an untouched ISO and used the back of the laptop
( Toshiba Satellite C650-020 ) for the Win 7 Home Premium key. It failed to activate, got watermarked
as not Genuine, and shut down on (preset ?) occasion for the last couple of months.
I couldn't seem to activate it, so tried an OEM (unknown manufacturer) download of Win 7 Home Prem.
Same issues with legit key from back of laptop. Tried other half installs from other sources and
am not getting anywhere.
Windows 10 install with my legit 7 key is not an option.
The laptop is about 9 yrs old, and the install fails in final setup (suspect hardware driver issue).
I am not trying to pirate, just want to get this brick going so the kids can enjoy it.
Thanks in advance .
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