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So i just installed pear os7 in my laptop, just to try and i did not like, i probably would, it just takes a tame, and than i did want to install win 7
i did create a flash drive with win 7 in it, and i did format it to NTFS.
so after i set my BIOS boot option to usb drive, it says "error loading operation system"
i did not try from CD yet but only because i think it will say the same thing..
Distribution: Cinnamon Mint 20.1 (Laptop) and 20.2 (Desktop)
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You'd be much better re-installing Windows 7 from your official Windows 7 CD as that's what it's for, rather than playing about with USB sticks. Remember that you'll need to go through the whole licence registration thing which may include phone calls and other hassle. The Windows licence key on your laptop will be required.
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Last edited by Soadyheid; 11-28-2013 at 09:44 AM.
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yeah well, the thing is i do not have original win7 CD, but i do have copy of it, with good registration code which i got from my school... but would copied CD work ???
And yes i did make my USB bootable, how do i know that? i know that because i tried it to two different Pc's...
Maybe a bunch of Linux experts are not the best people to ask how to install Windows? If it is for educational purposes then call microsoft, they would be happy to assist you I think.
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