Legalize the illegal installation of Win7

Some time ago I installed a copy of Windows 7 Premium torrented and activated using a kind of rootkit. However, the rootkit is wrong, and although it would be possible to repair it, I can't be arsed.

Basically, I just want to buy a legal copy cq. product key for Windows 7 and use it to activate my current installation.

However, the installed version is the ultimate and I never have, I want to just buy a copy of the Home Premium edition. A few mentions of document helps that I'll have to make one adjusted install "downgrade" my ultimate to Home Premium edition. However I can't find any other information. I seriously don't want to reinstall Windows at this point.

I know that install Windows 7 on an existing installation will move the main directories in a directory 'Windows.old '. This means that it would be a completely clean install, as a matter of fact. These directories include the program files, users, and windows. Older versions of Windows used to have options 'replaces the current installation"but I don't see that here.

I feel like a sell-out anyway because I am fundamentally opposed to online activation systems: p. because it's an addiction that requires internet access. A bit like the Logitech EU Smart Radio, which cannot play the music (on the network) If you have an internet connection active on the servers of Logitech. And some hardware device drivers (for gaming Razer products, for example) only loads the driver/config when the Setup program is able to connect to their "cloud". They thought it would be cool if the driver settings had been registered on the internet. Screw that, more horrible config program they ever designed.

For Windows, the problem is less pronounced, but I do not like my system "phone home" after a few days/weeks/months check the «activation status» This implies a current dependence that one day may begin to bite me in the lacrosse. (You can even buy Windows 7 no more in the Microsoft store, nor are it possible to just buy a key and this forced obsolescence is not something that I'm willing to support, or in my own interest.)

Providers can even dismantle these activation systems when they want more people to use (this version) software.

So, I'm still not clear what I want to do, but I thought I'd ask anyway if it was possible to go down and then enter a new product key.

Best regards, Bart

Some time ago I installed a copy of Windows 7 Premium torrented and activated using a kind of rootkit. However, the rootkit is wrong, and although it would be possible to repair it, I can't be arsed.

Basically, I just want to buy a legal copy cq. product key for Windows 7 and use it to activate my current installation.

Well, you can buy a package of retail or OEM System Builder License for the desired edition you want in order to get the product key. Product keys are not sold separately.

However, the installed version is the ultimate and I never have, I want to just buy a copy of the Home Premium edition. A few mentions of document helps that I'll have to make one adjusted install "downgrade" my ultimate to Home Premium edition. However I can't find any other information. I seriously don't want to reinstall Windows at this point.

Where can I still get Windows 7?

Full version-

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Version upgrade-

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade

Family Pack:

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3 users)

You can use the following method to downgrade the current edition installed all while preserving your personal files and applications:

http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/05/12/how-to-downgrade-Windows-7-editions/

I know that install Windows 7 on an existing installation will move the main directories in a directory 'Windows.old '. This means that it would be a completely clean install, as a matter of fact. These directories include the program files, users, and windows. Older versions of Windows used to have options 'replaces the current installation"but I don't see that here.

Because you're downgraded to lower edition, he of course by default requires a custom installation that moves from the old installation to a folder named Windows.old. That's how it's done:

Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

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/

I feel like a sell-out anyway because I am fundamentally opposed to online activation systems: p. because it's an addiction that requires internet access. A bit like the Logitech EU Smart Radio, which cannot play the music (on the network) If you have an internet connection active on the servers of Logitech. And some hardware device drivers (for gaming Razer products, for example) only loads the driver/config when the Setup program is able to connect to their "cloud". They thought it would be cool if the driver settings had been registered on the internet. Screw that, more horrible config program they ever designed.

For Windows, the problem is less pronounced, but I do not like my system "phone home" after a few days/weeks/months check the «activation status» This implies a current dependence that one day may begin to bite me in the lacrosse. (You can even buy Windows 7 no more in the Microsoft store, nor are it possible to just buy a key and this forced obsolescence is not something that I'm willing to support, or in my own interest.)

Providers can even dismantle these activation systems when they want more people to use (this version) software.

So, I'm still not clear what I want to do, but I thought I'd ask anyway if it was possible to go down and then enter a new product key.

Best regards, Bart

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