Oh so that's it? I dont need any Windows DVD or anything like that? Have you tried it out yourself?

Btw, where can I find my Windows 87 OEM key?

You don't need anything, not even the key. Of course I've tried it.

OK thanks. Just a few questions, if you dont mind.

Do I need to download and reinstall the specific drivers if I choose minimal recovery?

Is the speed boost very noticeable once all the junk software is out?

Just in case I do need to activate my Windows in the future, where do I find my Windows 7 key? I think I read somewhere here before that the key can be found on the netbook itself or somewhere inside.

This post has been edited by QuickFire: Jun 21 2010, 03:57 PM

Minimal recovery comes with drivers, HP Wireless Assistant and HP Support Assistant. Windows is as clean as it is. Noticeable swiftness but I don't call it speed boost.

You can find the sticker when you remove the back cover. Just push a bit on the orange tabs and pry it open using your hands. You will need strong hands. You won't need to activate windows unless you use your own installation media.

new user reporting in~

any idea how to check HP warranty status? serial number and model number..smtg like that

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Just found this thread today.

Hahaha everyone using Windows 7 Starter or downgrade to Win XP. No one using Ubuntu? Sorry but I formated my HP Mini 210 after just 3 days and installed Ubuntu Remix Edition.

Check it out: http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook

I didn't bother doing a dual boot but opt for a full format instead

BTW the BIOS access key is F10, if you wish to access the BIOS and set passwords and boot to usb.

hello guys, new user report in ... i wish to format, may i know which drivers i need to install back, wanna install 64 bits windows 7 .... thanks

how can i install quick web back into my netbook? and... quickweb more battery reliable ?

This post has been edited by tellmewhy: Jun 21 2010, 08:07 PM

OK thanks a lot for your help.

Quickweb is a KIOSK like HP Linux distro

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Operating-sys...all/td-p/212868

Good luck!

go refer to the cooluni thread..1st page.

This post has been edited by fastreader: Jun 21 2010, 10:41 PM

haha, there is something called anytime upgrade...and now i am safe from formatting my computer

Heh I did that "minimized recovery" (I think that's what it is called) and now all the HP junk software is out of my system. Noticeably faster performance.

Anyway, one annoying thing with netbooks is that since the resolution is so small, sometimes you get dialog or confirmation boxes with the "OK" or "Cancel" buttons below hidden because it's below the screen. Any way around this?

welcome aboard

my name still not in the list..

yoyo~
anyone try to install mac OSX on it or not ??

Soon Lee, you can add me into user list too.
I just received my mini notebook last week.
Basically what i dissatisfy is the ram not enough (1gb) and the brand is "HP".
I had a bad experience with the HP customer service.
Anyway i want to make sure is that no local area connection for this model?

What do you mean by local area connection? You mean wired LAN? Yes there is on the right side. You just need to peel off the cover to find the utp port and connect the rj45.

juz checked out the replacement for motherboard for my HP520 notebook pc with HP resellers.. it cost more than RM2000 for a motherboard only..

2000 can buy new notebook liao.. HP components replacement so exp?? LYP can get cheaper??

HP replacements are expensive. Last time my friend replace her battery, cost rm150.

The chipset is not being used by Apple for any of their system. You will have issue with the display. Windows 7 experience would be much better.