Original post by: Nick

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If you're running Windows 7, you can get a copy of the OS from MS and use the product sticker on the bottom of your laptop to activate.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows7

Windows 8.1 is even easier:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

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