Determine the version of the OS product key
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Can the version [XP, Vista, WIN7, WIN8} of the OS, not the type (as in 32-bit or 64-bit), determined by the product key and if so, where to enter this product key?]
I arbitrarily chose WIN7 version.
No, you will need to have the specific edition and version installation files to install and activate using the product key.
If Windows 7 is already installed and you are sure it's the right edition:
Click Start, right click on computer
Click on properties
Scroll to the bottom of the window
Click on change product key
Enter the new product key.
Click Start, right click on computer
Click on properties
Scroll down to Windows activation.
You will notice it displays a time until Activation but completed. The product ID also indicates that he uses a default key, it is only for the 30-day grace period allowed until you have to activate Windows 7.
Click the change product key link
Enter the product key located on the COA sticker that is located downstairs or (sometimes in the battery of your laptop), you can also find it at the top or the side if it's a desktop computer. It looks something like the following:
Proceed to enter the product key and click Next
Wait while Windows is trying to activate.
If all goes well, less than a minute, you should see this screen.
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Here is the Vista Forums.
http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/forums-blogs.aspx
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Here's what that means for Vista:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/951287/en-us
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(windows 7 Professional) product key, I get from MSDN, through my college
the key has been used first in my office and I've activated, it
later, I formatted my desktop computer and install w7 in my laptop with the above product key
so I find the product key will be impossible to activate windowsHere are the details of the error:
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Error details
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The following information was found for this error:Code:
0xC004C008
Description:
The activation server determined that the specified product key cannot be used.
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Since you have already activated this product key, the server displays the key as being in use. Simply call the Activation Center and activate manually settle.
1. press the Windows Logo key + R. This will bring up the run dialog box.
2. in the Open: box, type slui 4 and press OK. This starts the manual activation wizard.
3 select your country from the drop down and click Next.
4. the wizard displays a toll-free telephone number. Leave the wizard open on the computer and call this phone number.
You will receive a few saved options. Select the option to speak to a representative.
The representative will manually activate this system for you.
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Hello
We cannot help you with your product key and there are no records of loan use
recovery discs are brand and the specific model
and product key finder programs will not help you find product keys that you can use vista preinstalled in these circumstances
to reinstall vista use either disk or recovery partition recovery manufacturer, since they do not normally require an input key product on your part
The manufacturer must provide a way to reinstal vista or by disk or a recovery Partition
Contact Acer recovery Vista disc
https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer
and Acer has a "hidden" recovery partition
Normally with an Acer, you press Alt + F10 at startup to start the process, or if it is still ongoing, you go to section eRecovery under [programs and search for how to make recovery discs and the use of the recovery partition
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Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
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Validation of Windows data-->Validation code: 0
Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
Windows product key: *-* - T4RFK - DC6WJ-HJRQD
Windows product key hash: p/QwvU1kRkh5Mvkrjx1O7/TkC5M =
Windows product ID: 00371-OEM-9083357-81357
Windows Product ID Type: 3
Windows license Type: OEM System Builder
The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
ID: {4C14EEF4-C713-4399-8265-5E06431E2549} (1)
Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Product name: Windows 7 Professional
Architecture: 0 x 00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_ldr.151230 - 0600
TTS error:
Validation of diagnosis:
Resolution state: n/aGiven Vista WgaER-->
ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002Windows XP Notifications data-->
Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
File: No.
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002OGA Notifications data-->
Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002OGA data-->
Office status: 109 n/a
OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3Data browser-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Opera\launcher.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
Active scripting: allowed
Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowedAnalysis of file data-->
Other data-->
Office details:{4C14EEF4-C713-4399-8265-5E06431E2549} 1.9.0027.0 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048 x 64 *-*-*-*-HJRQD 00371-OEM-9083357-81357 3 S-1-5-21-3520213738-3859511033-2211005491 LENOVO 4236WQX LENOVO 83ET67WW (1.37) 20111128000000.000000 + 0002F983A07018400FE 0409 0409 Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is 0 3 LENOVO TP-83 109 Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002
License data-->
The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514Name: Windows 7 Professional edition
Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_COA_NSLP
Activation ID: e120e868-3df2-464a-95a0-b52fa5ada4bf
ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00371-00180-833-581357-02-1033-7601.0000-0222016
Installation ID: 016701927914422105784524691096299435828995105123811821
Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial product key: HJRQD
License status: licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 2
Time to trust: 11/05/2016-16:52:28Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0x00000000
Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000
Event timestamp: 4:25:2016 15:40
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Output beyond bitmask:--> HWID data
Current Hash HWID: MgAAAAIAAgABAAEAAAABAAAAAwABAAEAln3cbGKvI + Gilm7BhhAEAtaq3CMWeajwLnM =Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
N/AActivation 2.0 data OEM-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
BIOS information:
ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
APIC LENOVO TP-83
FACP LENOVO TP-83
HPET LENOVO TP-83
MCFG LENOVO TP-83
SLIC LENOVO TP-83
SSDT LENOVO TP-SSDT2
SSDT LENOVO TP-SSDT2
SSDT LENOVO TP-SSDT2
CO-SUBMISSION LENOVO TP-83
ASF! LENOVO-TP-83
TCPA PTL LENOVO
SSDT LENOVO TP-SSDT2
SSDT LENOVO TP-SSDT2
UEFI LENOVO TP-83
UEFI LENOVO TP-83
UEFI LENOVO TP-83If I contact the seller, what what can they give me other than the product key valid I already activated?
How can I download an installation image for the s/w Windows 7 that I activated?
Thanks for your help.
For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.
It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.
Given that this option is no longer available, what are your options? See the article for more details:
How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?
Make sure you scroll down and read the section:
What to do if you cannot get your manufacturer recovery media, refuse to use or to buy it or the Microsoft Software Recovery Website does not work?
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Can I dual boot Win7 32 and Win7 64-bit by using the same product key?
Hello
My desktop PC is dual boot with XP and Win 7 Pro 32-bit. Both are retail box versions.
I would replace the partition with Win 7 Pro 64-bit XP. (That I still keep installing Win 7 32 bit legacy hardware that does not work under a compatibility mode).
Can I install and activate the new 64-bit partition by using the same product key, or is that 32-bit installation fail/break?
Thanks for any advice.
No, the key that can be used with 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 is exclusively for use with the disc 1. You cannot use install both. 1 license, 1 installation, so choose wisely. If you want to install Windows 7 32 or 64 bit on another partition or another computer, you must purchase an additional license.
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below for each license you acquire.
1 OVERVIEW.
a. software. The software includes operating system software. This software does not include Windows Live services. Windows
Live is a service available from Microsoft under a separate agreement.
b. license model. The software is licensed on a basic computer copy. A computer is a physical hardware system with internal storage capable of running the software. A hardware partition or blade is considered be a separate computer.
2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.
a. one copy per computer. You can install one copy of the software on a single computer. This computer is "licensed computer.
b. a computer license. You can use the software on up to two processors of the computer under license at some point. Except as provided in these license terms, you cannot use the software on any other computer.
c. number of users. Except as provided in these license terms, only one user may use the software at a time.
d. other Versions. The software may include several versions, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at a time.
Where can I still get Windows 7?
Because Windows 7 is in limited stock because Microsoft ended sales in October 2013, this created demand due to its rarity. This means the retail boxed copies request a bonus, while the OEM System Builder copies remain affordable.
Full version (retail):
-Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.
-Does not require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.
-Expensive
Upgrade version (detail):
-Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.
-require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.
-Expensive, but less expensive full version
OEM System Builder version:
The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:
-OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft
-OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on
-OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard
-OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system
There is nothing wrong to use it too, especially that all future versions of Windows will be full versions.
Where can I still get Windows 7?
Full version-
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Full version-
Full version-
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Version upgrade-
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional upgrade
Version upgrade-
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade
Version upgrade-
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade
Family Pack:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3 users)
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HP desktop with 32-bit windows 7, can legally move to 64-bit with the same product key?
Hi support them.
My scenario here is I have a few systems of HP Office under windows7 32-bit edition (version of windows by default), and now I need to upgrade to 64-bit windows 7 without getting a 64-bit win7 additional license, am I allowed to use the same product key on my 32-bit version to upgrade to 64-bit?
Hello
Since this is a check of the product key OEM with HP Support for the media. You already have windows
Thus, it will be cheap. You can check that your system is running 64-bit at the same time.HP support/troubleshooting & drivers
http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/support.htmlContact HP
http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/contact_us.htmlHP forums
http://h30434.www3.HP.com/PSG/ I hope this helps.Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">->
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