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Discussions about OEM operating systems on WindowsForum.com often involve troubleshooting clean installations, particularly when the wrong architecture (32-bit vs. 64-bit) is used. Users report errors like 0x80070057 or missing critical system drivers when attempting to install a version that doesn't match the OEM OS. The tag covers issues specific to pre-installed Windows versions on branded hardware, such as HP laptops, where the OEM OS is typically 64-bit. Topics include installation media compatibility, driver problems, and recovery steps for systems with OEM licenses.
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    Windows 7 Error code 0x80070057

    Hello there, I have an HP 15-G013CL that I am trying to do a clean install of Windows 7 (64-bit) on. A little background to the cause of the error: I first tried to do a clean install of Windows 7 (32-bit). This led me to an error that I received before Windows even started up. The error said...
    • Keith Kayrungrang
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    • 32-bit 64-bit clean install disk management driver issues drivers error format issues hp forum hp laptop installation issues laptop issues oem operating system operating system partition tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows installation
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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