How to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro using the existing license key

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• Reinstall Windows 7 pro using the existing key

  I want to reinstall Windows 7 pro on my laptop. There is no change in the material, I have to purchase a new license or can I use my existing key?

  You can reinstall using the same product key if it is a retail license or if it came preloaded with your laptop.

  You may need to reactivate by phone:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

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  If it came preloaded on your computer:

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...

  For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

  Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

• How much of my computers download Windows 8 Pro using the disc?

  Original title: windows 8

  I bought Windows 8 Pro for $ 39 and also bought the drive... I've downloaded on my desk... my question is how many of my computers can download Windows 8 Pro using the disc? Thank you.

  1 license, 1 computer. You can use the same disc but to update multiple computers if you have additional product keys (licenses).

  How to buy additional keys:

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click System

  Click on see details in the Windows Activation

  Click on the link: buy Windows to another computer

  http://www.Windows.com/buy

  Yes, you may be prompted to go through the installation routine with just the web installer of 5 MB, but you don't actually have to download, simply to purchase and the product key will be presented to you in the Upgrade Wizard (you also a copy is sent to your email address).

• Mac with bootcamp to format and reinstall windows, can I use the same cd key and product?

  I want to reformat my mac...

  I want to reformat my mac with bootcamp and I want to reinstall windows. can I use the same cd key and product? or do I have to do something with the current activation? Windows will recognize that it is the same computer after I repartition it?

  I want to reformat my mac with bootcamp and I want to reinstall windows. can I use the same cd key and product? or do I have to do something with the current activation? Windows will recognize that it is the same computer after I repartition it?

  If it worked the first time, there is no reason that it will not work the second time on the same computer, as long as the Windows 7 is a full version.

  If this is an upgrade version, you must have the qualifying OS installed and enabled before you upgrade and it will work.

• Can upgrade to ColdFusion 9 to 11 Enterprise edition, I use the same license key?

  We will be upgrading to ColdFusion 9 Enterprise edition 11.  Can I use the same license keys or do we need new ones?

  A license key is specific to a particular version. CF9 keys do not work with CF11. You will need new license keys.

  Kind regards

  Anit Kumar

• Replace with Win 7 32 bit XP Mode using the oem license key?

  We have some old software that requires a 32 bit OS.  There is no way around that it will never support 64 bit, but must use it occasionally.

  Currently, we run with XP Mode installed Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.  As Microsoft ends support XP on April 8, 2014, we want to move a virtual machine to Windows 7 32 bit.

  Is it acceptable to use the same license key OEM on the bottom of the laptop to install Windows 7 32 - bit in Virtual PC instead of the XP Mode or do we need to buy more licenses of Windows 7?

  Windows Virtual PC can be used independently of Windows XP Mode, but as noted, if you use another version of Windows such as Windows 7 32 bit, you will need to purchase an additional license. The license at the bottom of your laptop is already linked to the host machine on which it is installed.

• Can I install 2 copies of Windows 7 on the same PC in a dual-boot configuration (using the same license key)?

  I just bought Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack, with 3 upgrade licenses.

  I update my 3 PCs at the House Windows XP to Windows 7.

  I double on 2 of these PCs, boot Windows XP (for me, one for my wife) on different partitions. the two Windows installs fine activated using the same license (probably because they are on the same physical computer with the same hardware, and only 1 instance of Windows XP can be used at a time).

  I like to create 2 different partitions, and install Windows on each and choose the one that start when I boot. It worked well in Windows XP. Can I do this with my new Windows 7 Family Pack?

  My final configuration would have 1 PC with 1 partition and a new update to Win 7; and 2 PCs each dual-boot using the other 2 licenses.

  Please calm down, the question is not so complicated (if you read the operating instructions / first license agreements).

  (1) If you want to cancel an upgrade and return to your old system under license (XP), you can do it. You can not use XP anymore, If you upgrade. But if you come back that the State of origin, you will have the same license as before.

  (2) with your Family Pack, you can spend 3 PC to Windows 7. 3 upgrade licenses = 3 licenses to upgrade. It's an interesting idea to use it to "5 installed on different partitions 5" because two of them are "on the same physical PC." However, you should know the rule "1 license is 1 pc." You use not here too artificial.

  "192GO should be enough for everyone." (of the miniseries "Next generation jokes")

• How can I uninstall Windows 7 to use the license on a new construction

  Hello

  I am running a copy retail of Windows 7 Ultimate on a desktop PC I built myself.

  I'm about to replace many items, for all intensive purposes, construction of a new computer. I want to continue to use my Windows 7 license on the new system, but some of the forum posts I've seen suggests that I would need to remove Windows 7 from my current set in place before reinstalling so as not to invalidate the license agreement.

  My question is that Windows 7 has been a new installation on my current PC, there is no previous operating system to come back. How can I do to remove or disable at least Windows 7 so that I can use it on my new build?

  To make things more complicated, I have recently booked 10 Windows download through the app and would this be installed on my new PC, once it is available. How can I transfer Windows 7 and make sure my Windows reserved 10 downloads for the new generation?

  Please note, in order to transfer the Windows 7 Ultimate license, but a full commercial license. Also, since you will sit there, free upgrade offer for Windows 10 will not be valid for this computer. As long as you remove the Windows 7 and transfer then reselect, the new machine will be automatically eligible for the free upgrade.

  Remove the current installation.

  Click Start, type: CMD
  Right-click on CMD
  Click on run as administrator
  At the command prompt, type: slmgr.vbs - upk

  Press enter, this will uninstall the product key of the computer and to the evaluation mode, you are now free to use it on another computer. If you experience problems, try to activate by phone:
  Activate Windows 7 manually:
  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  The mode currently of the installation process, you will need to be activated or it will go into reduced functional mode. You have the option to install another version or edition of Windows or get a product key for it. Alternatively, you can put the system as follows:

  To format drive:

  1. Insert the DVD of Windows 7
  2. restart your computer
  3. When asked if you want to boot from your DVD player, do it.
  4. Select your language, click Next.
  5. click on "repair your computer".
  6. Select the operating system you want to repair.

  7. click on the command line

  8. at the command prompt, type: FORMAT C: /.

  Press enter on your keyboard

  Type y for Yes

  Press enter

  Please wait while the drive is formatted.

  Type exit to close the command prompt, and then click farm to shut down the computer.

  If the application of reservation (10 Windows app) has a blank screen or doesn't work or is not available:

  Please be aware, even if you do not get the Windows 10 app, you can always download Windows 10 as one. ISO file, create a bootable copy and update your system.

  How to: upgrade previous versions of Windows using the file ISO for Windows 10

  Backing up your computer:
  When you make significant changes to your computer for example updated operating system, you must always back up. See the links to resources on the backup by clicking the link for each version of Windows you are using: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1

  Also check:

  How to back up and restore your files manually

  How to: build 10 tips before installing the latest version of Windows 10

  How to: 10 things to do if the Windows 10 install fails.

  Once you have installed these important updates and followed the required steps, you should be ready to receive your free Windows 10 update this summer.

• Cannot install applications through Microsoft store in Windows 8 Pro: using the internet through the proxy: detected 'No. Internet Connection' Error statement

  I study in a University, and we have access to the internet through the proxy. We just need to put in the proxy port: in the settings of internet explore and authentication additional etc. is not necessary to access the internet. Everything else is working well, including windows update and even browse apps in the store of Ms. But I'm unable to install any application. Help, please.

  In fact here in ITI, all our internet traffic is routed through a proxy (to stop the torrent, filter things etc.). To remove the proxy is not an option.

  I solved the problem by using the following commands as an administrator:
  netsh
  WinHTTP
  import proxy IE

• Can I switch from 32-bit to 64-bit Windows 7 by using the same product key?

  I have already registered my product key with 32-bit (Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade) but I just a new PC and upgrade to 64 - bit. It is saying that my product key is not valid. Is it possible to use the same key product or do I have to disable in some way so it can be enabled for 64-bit? Thank you

  I have already registered my product key with 32-bit (Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade) but I just got a new PC and upgrade to 64 - bit. It is saying that my product key is not valid. Is it possible to use the same key product or do I have to disable in some way so it can be enabled for 64-bit? Thank you

  Hello

  A full Windows license or upgrade, is for ONE Installation only.

  When you have 32/64-bit, you must choose 32-bit or 64-bit, not use both.

  And there is no way to upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit; It must be done with a clean install.

  See you soon.

• Windows Xp pro activation, says my license key is not valid.

  Hello

  I just got my old hard drive in a 2004 hp pavilion a705w with Windows XP pro top. Then it says please activate your product, and I have put it in the activation key to the original computer back right to the device and fact ensure that it is correct, click Next. He said this "incorrect product key. I have SP3 on the computer now I thought that was the problem with the product key. I tried also to phone and it says that it is wrong also.

  Hi Benjamin,

  I suggest you try the procedure described in the article and see if it helps.

  You receive an error message after you enter the product key when you try to install Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310637

  Hope this information helps. If you need additional help or information on Windows, I'll be happy to help you.

• I have a 32-bit windows 8 unique language and I want to change it single language 8 64-bit windows can I use the same product key for 64-bit?

  My office is running 64-bit and I bought a reason to single language UK 8 32-bit windows of I do not know more about this "32-bit 54 bits.

  and now, I thought about it, I want to change language unique to 64-bit windows 8.

  Is it possible to use my product key windows 8 single language UK 32 bit os for windows 8 UK OS 64-bit language?

  If it is possible where can I download a single language of Windows 8 UK 64 bit OS?

  Yes, it is valid for either 32 or 64 bits, its up to you which you want to use the architecture. Please note 1 key, 1 license.

  You'll have to Google download

• Record of upgrading to Windows 8 protected against the existing copy.

  If I do an upgrade (not a clean install) of a PC of 7 to 8 will I still be able to play existing

  TV recordings protected against copying?

  Hello

  If you have the records as protected against copying, you would be able to read them after upgrade to Windows 8 Windows 7. In this case, the DRM (Digital Rights Management) keys are restored when you perform an upgrade rather than a new installation.

  Check out these links for additional references on this issue:

  Refer to the suggestions by richard1980 on November 23, 2012:

  http://experts.Windows.com/FRMS/windows_entertainment_and_connected_home/f/114/t/103592.aspx

  Refer to the suggestions to draw on October 15, 2012:

  http://experts.Windows.com/FRMS/windows_entertainment_and_connected_home/f/115/t/103498.aspx

  Please let us know if you need more help on this issue.

• Satellite M-60 167: how to upgrade to Windows XP Pro?

  Hi all

  How can I upgrade my Satellite M-60 167 Win XP Pro.

  Cordially chris

  Hello

  As far as I know, this unit was delivered with a Windows XP. In this case, it is very easy to install the OS. You can use this CD to install the Windows operating system.

• After having upgraded to windows 8 pro, digital keys no longer work.

  I have a HP Pavilion P7 1054 w / AMD Athon II 645, which was initially loaded with the Windows 7 operating system. When I've upgraded to Windows 8 Pro, now the number keys on the keyboard do not work.  My keyboard is one that came with the HP computer and is hard wired using a USB port.

  Need help... Thank you.

  Hello stalac.

  Have you installed all the updates through Windows Update? Don't forget to check those optional as well, make sure that you have the keyboard drivers installed.

  You may need to reinstall the drivers if it does not work.

  1. press Windows + C to bring up the menu of charms and go to search
  2. the Device Manager in the search box and the launch of the program
  3. navigate to the section of your keyboard, expand it, and then uninstall the driver
  4. unplug the keyboard from the computer / restart the computer
  5. once the computer has booted to the top, reconnect the keyboard.