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OEM

Forum discussion tagged with OEM.
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    Solved! How to install Windows from recovered recovery partition only?

    My question is quite simple: in short, is there a way to re-install my original Windows 7 on my Asus laptop if I only have my OEM license key (that I got with the PC) and the recovery partition? Now the whole story: I bought the laptop a while ago, and I installed a Pro version of Windows 10 I...
  2. C

    Solved! non-OEM batteries reviews?

    Anyone aware of websites that review/rate non-OEM laptop battery performance? I need to replace my Lenovo G50-80 battery....or if anyone can recommend....Thanks
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    Do you HAVE to have OEM controllor or not ???

    I have a"found" Galaxy Star drone and I would like to use it but,no controller,no battery charger . Cant locate them online .
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    HELP! Dell Latitude E7450 laptop says it is plugged in and not charging.

    Dell Latitude E7450 laptop says it is plugged in and not charging. I have put in 2 batteries that are not officially from Dell, but are "compatible" batteries from Amazon and that both did not work. I also then bought a new original OEM charger and battery and I still get the same problem...
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    OEM HDD to SSD transfer

    Hi So I recently bought a dell laptop with a 5400rpm 1TB hdd. I have a 240gb ssd to replace it with, but I have a oem license on that laptop. And I really want to change it to a ssd. I’m new to computers, so could someone tell me in detail, how to do the entire cloning process, and anything I...
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    OEM APU usable on retail pc?

    I have retail laptop and I would like to upgrade to A10-5750M but it is listed as oem on ebay and i'm not sure if i can use it on my retail laptop could I get some help? Yes my laptop does support this apu but I am just wondering if it will not work because my laptop is retail and this apu is...
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    Android OEM UNLOCK

    I was Roaming in the developer options and noticed the OEM unlock but what does it do??
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    Laptop Drivers: Dell or up to date from OEM?

    Hi all, Is it best to install Dell vendor drivers or up to date OEM (e.g. Intel RST) drivers? Please explain why. Thank you.
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    Laptop Stops Charging after about 20 minutes with OEM charger

    I purchased a Razer Blade 2015 edition and the charger has decided to stop working for a prolonged Basis. i have a 150W power adapter that will charge my device for about 20 to 25 minutes then charge in bursts (like 30 second bursts). listening to the actual charger it sounds like there is a...
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    Sound Card Interference

    I want to buy the oem version of the sound blaster z sound card, to solely use with headphones through an optical connection. The card would be seated between two gpu's. Would the oem version that doesn't have the shroud for emi shielding be okay, or do you think there would be interference? Is...
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    Battery not detected

    I have a Asus x42j which battery only last 20min, so I brought I non-oem battery online. But when it arrive my laptop do not detect it, but when off there a red charging light, but without a power it will not start. But the non-oem battery work on my sister x42j. I also tried my sister battery...
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    Uninstalling windows OEM?

    Hello Guys, Sorry if this is a really noob-ish question but, is it possible to uninstall a windows OEM version so that you can sell/send motherboard in to manufacturer if something goes wrong with it? It's just I am thinking of building my own PC and the thought of a windows OEM is putting me...
  13. Tristiacon

    Windows 10 & Old OEM Recovery Drive

    I recently upgraded from Win 7 Pro/SP1 to Win 10. I have an OEM Q:/ That is a recovery of Win 7. This Q:/ is using almost 17Gigs. I already did a USB recovery of it prior to upgrading to Win 10. I also have a windows.old that is 21.9Gigs. I want to remove both of them. I plan on creating...
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    Laptop replacement screen oem but not same manufacturer

    Dropped my Asus N56JR S4044 and broke the screen. Rest seems to be working fine because two times starting shows the cracks and vibrating images but I can see the startup screen and even managed to switch it off normally (took some time to get the mouse in the right spot though). Took the...
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    Can I make a new install for an OEM machine?

    I'm trying to fix up a laptop for a friend of mine. I pulled the product keys and then wiped the drive. I found out however that there is an embedded key on the computer. The original disk and anything else that came with the laptop is gone, can I make an install on a usb to have a key that...
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    Toshiba Satellite C55A Synaptic touch pad not working

    Toshiba C55A Laptop, with genuine OEM windows 8.1 4gb ram with Celeron dual core processor.The Synaptic V7 touch pad stopped working. It stopped working when : Windows update failed Did a system restore Re-installed updates Touch pad still not working Microsoft tech suggested windows...
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    Reinstall Windows on Laptop

    Can I use a branded OEM disc on My Desktop and laptop. Both have windows OS
  18. ZenShredder

    Bricked My Laptop!(sort of)

    Hello there, so before I begin here are some specs on the notebook/laptop, whatever you wish to call it. Lenovo B560: Windows 7 Home Premium Intel Pentium P6200 Intel HD graphics(no idea what the on-board GPU is) 4GB DDR3 RAM(2GB stock, upgraded it to 4GB) WD 320GB HDD So what I decided to...
  19. baker72

    Non-oem Acer Laptop battery not recognized

    I have recently replaced the battery on my Acer Aspire 5742z laptop because the OEM one was going bad (30-40min life at 100%). I replaced the battery with a non-oem replacement battery, and for the first couple of days it went well. The battery was charging just fine, had a comparable lifespan...
  20. Rationale

    What software for watching blu-ray disks?

    I recently bought an OEM blu-ray drive for my PC, and now there's the task of finding software that can actually play blu-rays. Any suggestions? :s I would prefer you don't recommend free software. It all seems to have advertisements or watermarks, and wants to install adware. Though of course...