Is it legal to download windows and use my product key to install it?

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• I bought windows 7 in a store, but my windows xp cannot read the dvd. can I download 7 and use the product key, rather than buy it again?

  I bought windows 7 in a store, but my windows xp cannot read the dvd. can I download 7 and use the product key, rather than buy it again? I bought an old compaq desktop computer, and I want to update.

  It's probably too late because you have unsealed the package, but as you have relatively minor glitch of the material do not have a DVD player, did you use the (free) Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to determine whether your computer hardware is capable of running Windows 7?

• Can I download Vista Home Premium somewhere and use the product key I have now?

  Original title: ACER GRRRRR!  Can I download Vista Home Premium somewhere and use the product key I have now?

  I need to reformat my laptop Acer Aspire 5520, but Acer WON'T provide me with the disks required to do... so my question is this; How can I reformat without having to buy a new drive for Windows Vista?  I went to the site of the Acers and downloaded all the drivers, applications, and the bios, but I can't find anywhere on Windows.  Can anyone help?
  Thank you in advance for your help!

  Hello

  It s no vista for free and legally download

  with an acer you never drives with him press Alt + F10 when you see the Acer start at startup screen

  who should begin the process of recovery back to factory settings

  Acer has do provide you with a way to reinstall vista, either way or a recovery (Alt + F10) on your disk partition hard or using recovery discs

  and read this:

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• How can I reinstall windows 8 using my product key?

  Original title: Reinstalling windows 8

  How can I reinstall windows 8 using my product key?

  How to reinstall Windows 8

  You have two options:

  If you want to reinstall Windows 8, which means remove applications and personal files and settings, you can use the reset and refresh. This is equivalent to a clean install.

  To do this, follow these steps:

  · Press the Windows key + i on your keyboard to show the charms (if you use a touch screen: touch the right edge of your screen and drag your finger to the left)

  · Click settings

  · Click change PC settings

  · Click general in the left column

  · In virtue remove all and reinstall Windows, click Start

  Then follow instructions that will be provided on the screen to reinstall Windows on your PC.

• How can I get a download of Windows 7 using my product key included in the package of disk?

  The disk drive on my computer is not allow to complete the installation, but I have a valid product key. Is it possible to download Windows 7 (if all goes well on the Microsoft site which I know is safe) and enter my product key to get the full version? Furthermore, I'm upgrading to Vista.

  Hello

  see if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has windows 7 drivers available for him as to if it will work properly

  check with them

  and read this

  Windows 7 upgrade advisor

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Windows 7 system requirements

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  Windows 7 upgrade paths

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

• How to install windows 8 using an product key OEM (under construction)

  Hello everyone. I bought a computer laptop sony vaio about a year ago and he had 8 integrated windows which clrealy means that the product key is embedded in the motherboard. Now the thing is I want to dual boot with ubuntu and use it alongside windows 8.1 (that I've updated 8) and the ubuntu installation went a little worse. When I went to reinstall I erased by mistake my hard drive and all I was left with was an operating system reinstalled ubuntu.  Now I know that the product key for the windows kernel 8 is in my motherboard, so I want to install windows 8 on it, but it seems that there is no way I can get the iso standard for installation. I tried to use the 'upgrade of windows with a single product key' by Microsoft after the extraction of my key by using a program, but it says my key cannot be used to obtain a version of windows.

  Im stuck pretty bad here now, and any help would be appreciated. -There should be a solution because after all I don't have a genuine product key-

  As you probably know, most of the machines are supplied with recovery disks more, they just put in another partition on the hard drive.  Sometimes, you can get this in now shift while clicking the option restart from the menu of the power.

  Given that, most of the manufacturers have prepared with their own solutions. My computer Vaio from Sony has a button of special pinhole that I had to press with a paper clip to enter into recovery mode.  Other manufacturers have other options, some require a USB thumbdrive to enter recovery, or a CD.

  At this point, you probably want to contact your manufacturer to find out which method of recovery they use.  I hate to bring bad news, but they'll probably say "why did not a recovery USB disk? (as if someone creates their own set of disks of repair when they receive a new computer).

  Help a friend with a Dell laptop (did not have a problem, but wanted to install a pure one)

  passing), Dell sent us a free night FedEx ship from a restore CD. The manufacturer of your can be so nice. I know that Sony was not. If the recovery of my Vaio button didn't work, they wanted $60 for a CD!

  Anyway, the manufacturer is your best bet, that now, if you don't have a USB self made for recovery.

• I can't download windows 7 with my product key

  Dear Sir/Madam,

  I had a SONY laptop model: SVS131A12W with build-in Windows 7 Home Prem OA. Unfortunately, I formatted my drive hard all. So I lost the recovered Windows partition, I can't restore to original Windows 7 (version in).

  I have the product key, I try to download from the MS Site, I received the message "error: the product key you have entered seems to be for software pre-installed by the manufacturer of the device." Contact the manufacturer of the device for soft recovery option. Is it possible for me to download the windows with the product key to reinstall my laptop?

  Best regards

  TelecomCAM

  Review of alternative methods get reinstall media:

  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?

• Reinstalled Windows and not the product key is not accepted.

  Error of liscense

  I have had problems with Printer Spooler and because System Restore my computer 3 times in the last 2 days.  Now that we have decided that I must clear Windows and start on it, all of a sudden don't like my product key. What happened and can it be fixed?

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  or

  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

• Cannot use my product key to install

  Hello

  I have a new laptop (ASUS X756U) with 10 Windows. I tried to reinstall Windows (previously installed on my old laptop, where it worked perfectly. "This is an old MSI of 5 year with Windows). Now I want to reinstall Photoshop CS 6 on my new laptop (received today), but when I tried to tip in the product key number (that contains numbers and letters) numbers only work.

  Anyone know what's not here? I also tried other programs where my keyboard worked normally.

  Lost information - response #1 in https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2008767

  Cloud & Win10 https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/Windows_10_compatibility_FAQ.html

  -In addition, only CURRENT products will be tested and updated for compatibility with Windows 10

  -so if you have an older, program update you to Windows 10 at YOUR risk of problems

  -You can get CS6 and previous programs to install and run, or you can not (some do, some don't)

  An idea that MAY work to install or run some programs in Windows 10 old... works for some, not for others

  -http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/15523-compatibility-mode-settings-apps-change-windows-1 0 - a.html

  - or run as Administrator http://forums.adobe.com/thread/969395 to assign FULL permissions can help... said yet, but sometimes it is necessary for all Adobe programs (this is same as using an administrator account)

• Can't use the product key to install Vista on my Satellite U400-112

  HI, GOOD DAY

  I BOUGHT TOSHIBA SATELLITE U400-112, WINDOWS VISTA, I FORMATTED MY COMPUTER LAPTOP THEN I INSTALL WINDOWS VISTA, BUT WHEN I INTRED PRODUCT KEY (THAT OF THE LAPTP THUMBNAIL), A MESSAGE WILL APPEAR AND SAY THE P K IS NOT VALID!

  ALSO, MY WINDOWS VISA IS A VISTA ORIGENAL CD COPY, IT CAN BE RENEWED BUT DOES ' T ACCEPT MY LAPTOP PRODUCT KEY!

  WAIT FOR HELP, THANK YOU.

  Thank you for this return of experience and the posted answer! :)

  Good day!

• Can I download Windows 7 Professional for free and use the product key I have?

  I was WONDERING IF SOME COULD HELP OR POINT ME IN THE RIGHT of WAY TO GET a DOWNLOAD FREE Windows 7 Professional, I ALREADY HAVE THE PREMIUM AND I WANT PROFESSIONAL GRADE

  I never said that I won or purchased key I had when I had pro on my other computer when needed to get a new I sold my old so if you want to continue to help me it's cool if noit I understand

  If the computer you sold is supplied with Pro pre-installed on it, it would be an OEM license and cannot be used on another computer.

  If it was an upgrade of retail full version and you delete or Pro to him before you sold the other computer, you would not be able to use Pro either again on another computer.

  The only way that you can reuse the activation key again is if the key is not in use on another computer and is a commercial version.

  You also do not need a disk to upgrade to Home Premium to Pro either. All you have to do is upgrade from Home Premium to Pro by making an Express upgrade that only requires an activation key.

• How to make an ultimate download Windows 7 with a product key.

  We bought a copy of windows 7 Ultimate edition, but never had the time to install it.  Our computer just died and our new laptop doesn't have cd player.  Download a copy?

  You can go to a working computer and create a. ISO image that you can use to create a bootable from DVD copy if you have a copy:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/07/08/how-to-backup-your-software/

  If you want to download a copy, see:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

• Can we use this product key on the back of the laptop for the activation and the windows 7 Professional 32-bit to windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgrade?

  I have a laptop HP originally shipped with windows 7 32-bit professional. Now I want to upgrade to windows 7 professional 64 bit. I don't have with me installation disk. So I thought that it is possible (and legal) to resume an installation of windows 7 professional 64 bit disc from a friend and use this product key on the back of my laptop computer to activate windows after the installation of 64-bit? I'm a bit confused.

  NOTE: This sticker on the laptop has windows 7 pro oa, and a product key to 25 digits (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx) written on it.

  In addition, the product ID in the information system in the control panel is OEM.

  Yes, you can use the product key located on the COA sticker with a full retail version or the version upgrade Windows 7 Professional disc.

  You will need to do a clean install, there is no place on the way to upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Using the disk of 64-bit Windows 7, install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) run it and create a DAMP (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can access it later when you perform a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit disk so you can stored there.

  Once you have done this, just do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disc. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, start Windows Easy Transfer, follow the wizard screen, tap on which is stored the WET file (external hard drive) and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall the applications needed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

  Boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)
  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:
  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.
  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

  See also:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

• I would like to re - download Windows 8 and activate the product key.

  * Original title: probs with win 8 pro

  Hi I recently picked up the offer of upgrade of $39 I also installed the library as well as office 2013 of the HUP through my work, but after a few days hung windows and wouldn't let me use internet explore or get into folders such as the control panel I've had to reformat and return to 7 but want to know how I download windows 8 , I have not received the key checking ect undesirable ido have media center key if I can go to my microsoft accounts section, but I can access my library details with a link to d/l win 8 but will not take the media center key and certainly have no key to win 8.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community!

  According to the description of the problem, it seems you want to re - download Windows 8 and activate the product key.

  I will certainly help you with this issue.

  Here are some methods that you can try in order to solve the problem.

  Method 1:

  When you buy Windows 8, an email with the download link and purchase details will be sent to your e-mail address that you use to purchase / register your product. You can simply access email and use the download in link to the re - download to your computer.

  Method 2:

  Here are the links that will help you re-download Windows 8.

  Note: Please refer to option 4 in the first link below and download the correct version of second link and use the product key of windows 8.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/buy-Windows-8-online-FAQ

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  Summary of command Windows

  http://www.mswos.com/

  For more information, see the links and check out them.

  Why can't I activate Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-8/why-activate-Windows

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us?WA=wsignin1.0

  If the problem persists, or you have questions about Windows, do not hesitate to let us know. We will be happy to help you.

• is it possible to redown load from microsoft and use my original key to validate thnx paul t instead of the original operating system was 32 x 64 bit

  I loaded Windows 8, which was not working properly could not recover my windows 7 has requested a second reinstall windows 7 again, but it installs only 32 bits instead of the original operating system was 32 x 64 bit is possible to redown load from microsoft and use my original key to validate thnx paul

  Redownload or resume

  Method 1:

  When you buy Windows 8 an email with the download link and purchase details will be sent to your email address that you use to purchase / register your product, you can simply access email and use the download in link to the re - download to your computer.

  Method 2:

  Here are the links that will help you to download Windows 8.

  Note: Please refer to option 4 in the first link below and download the correct version of second link and use the product key of windows 8.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/buy-Windows-8-online-FAQ

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  Hope this will help you. Please do not hesitate to meet any other assistance and we will be more than happy to help you.