If I have already installed on a Windows 7 computer and I buy a new instillation disk and install that would happen?

If the product key to activate my Windows 7 is in the Trash because I threw it by accident and I need to buy a new drive for windows. I'll buy a new disc to install Windows and do it properly this time. I just wanted to know what would happen.

It depends on the architecture and the edition you purchase.

If you purchase a license for the exact copy that is currently installed, you can simply update the product key without having to perform a new installation:

You can re - enter your key by clicking on start, type slui.exe 3 in the search box and press on enter and activate Windows 7 via Internet.

If you want to do a fresh install, you pourriez either could perform a custom installation or upgrade of repair:

Custom installation replaces your current installation and move your files to a folder named Windows.old:

How to: perform a customized Windows installation

Repair upgrade replaces your current operating system while preserving the personal files, applications, and drivers:

http://notebooks.com/2011/08/30/how-to-do-a-Windows-7-repair-upgrade/

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