Can I use the product key of Windows 7 on another computer

I have an old Acer (3 yrs Old) computer that has win 7 Home Pre. installed. The computer died and is no longer functional. Can I use the key I want to re - format and install Windows 7 on another computer?

Not on computers preinstalled

The activation key belongs to the Assembly of the computer if it shows a tag oem on the bottom or the side of the case.

If you have a lot of detail with an activation key and dvd it might work

Enter the key here and see if M$ offers a download of the iso in your language

https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/home

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    Msft.digitalrivercontent downloading is legal.

    Download Windows 7 proper. ISO file that includes Service Pack 1

    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58996.iso
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58997.iso

    ==========================================================

    Downloading is legal

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    Create a Windows 7 Bootable DVD using the. ISO file
    Engraving of a file of Windows 7 ISO on a DVD
    http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/977640

    ImgBurn - in addition to supporting the creation of CD/DVD of. ISO files,
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    http://www.ImgBurn.com/

    Projectiles help you to use ImgBurn to screen: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=screenshots
    Burn the ISO Images with ImgBurn article: http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn
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    Note: Always use high quality DVD + R media and slower burning (4 x or 6 x) speed is offered a choice.

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    Laptop Toshiba computers are already preinstalled with the Windows system, and this system is already activated. That is why the key isn t necessary.

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    ------------------------

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