Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

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Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#1 Post by rrtek »

Hello,

My little U1 is getting slower and slower so I wanted to make a fresh install, but I have a problem, I lost my Panasonic Recovery DVD, so I have the COA but I can't install window 7 again. :pat:

Can you help me out?

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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#2 Post by Shawn »

Go here for another option..

http://www.panasonic.com/business/tough ... nloads.asp

Click on "Driver Bundles" scroll down the drop down menu for U1....
Use a generic Win7 DVD and then install the driver bundle.
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#3 Post by rrtek »

Shawn my question is if I can use a retail DVD to install windows 7 and register it with the COA number.
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#4 Post by Shawn »

Yes, but you will have to call Microsoft to activate it. It won't activate online..

Alternatively you can download the most current iso directly from Microsoft as long as you have a valid COA.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#5 Post by toughasnails »

Is the COA number retail or OEM ?
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#6 Post by rrtek »

It's a sticker in the battery slot, it says:

WINDOWS 7 PRO OA PANASONIC
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#7 Post by Shawn »

To get the download link from Microsoft you have to enter the COA first..So I ASSuME they will provide a link to a iso that matches the COA version..
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#8 Post by ADOR »

Also. What is the model number of your CF-U1? If it left the factory with windows 7 installed it has the correct cert in the bios and won't need to activate over the phone. BUT if it did have a windows 7 COA and left the factory with the Windows XP downgrade it WON'T have the correct cert in the bios to automatically activate windows.
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#9 Post by rrtek »

Windows site says:
Unsupported Product
The product key you entered appears to be for software that was pre-installed on a device. Please contact the device manufacturer for software recovery options.
Yes, It came with Windows XP from factory. Doesn't anybody know where I could get the iso? I don't think is legally wrong to share the DVD as long as I use my serial number.
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Re: Windows 7 Pro CF-U1

#10 Post by ADOR »

May have to get a standard dell pro disk off ebay if needed. I have 32 bit pro and 64 bit pro versions I keep for reloads of systems, then I just add my COA info. They are about 20 bucks. There are SP1 versions as well as non SP1 versions.
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