Reinstallation of Win 7 on the same computer laptop-is the product key is still necessary?

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• How many times can I reinstall windows 7 on the same computer by using a product key?

  OT: Reinstall Windows 7.

  How many times can I reinstall windows 7 on the same computer by using a product key?

  How many times can I reinstall windows 7 on the same computer by using a product key?

  You can reinstall on the same computer as many times as you want.

  Eventually you may need to activate by using the telephone option.

  Concerning

• Re-install win 8 with the product key, the media official dell?

  Hi guys hope you can help, I have a dell inspiron 15-3537 opportunity and I'm trying to reset the windows 8 from the former owner

  When I try to reset BONES through recovery settings it indicates there is a problem with recovery, insert the windows media 8 and starting the DVD,.

  no problem (or so I thought) I have a true 8 dell windows recovery disk, but when I try to install from disk said wonder a product key, why?

  I thought that with genuine dell media I does not require one as never before,

  I tried jellybean keyfinder magical yet the key apparently finds it does not work, how to restore this laptop to factory without the product key? or y at - it another way to retrieve the original product key?

  or is there a reason why dell media requires a product key?

  any help would be much appreciated

  Thank you

  Glenn

  There are a few problems with previous Windows 8 and 8.1 media. Can you check your editing in system properties, and then download Windows 8.1 with update 1 as a .iso and create installation media?

  See here for more details:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Microsoft-Windows-and-Office/Download-Microsoft-Windows/download-Windows-8-1-retail-and-OEM-ISO/

• When I type in the product key it still telling me it, s a wrong number - and this is the right number as shown on back of laptop

  Windows XP Professional for refurbished PC was pre-installed and there is a special licence for PC that have been
  refurbished. When I try to type in the product key as indicated on the back of the laptop, it keeps telling me that it is
  incorrect answer.

  Why you try to type in a product key Windows XP If Windows XP was preinstalled on the computer?  Pre-installed Windows operating systems almost always have the product key installed by the original installer.

• How can I repair my installation of Windows 7? The product key is still attached to the computer.

  I had just lost my data and I want to repair my OS can I claim a copy of it... The key of the operating system I buy remained attached to the PC

  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.

  If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling.

  OR

  Download the Windows 7 ISO Image
  Windows 7 Professional x 64 (64-bit)

  English: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65805/X15-65805.iso

  Windows 7 Professional x 86 (32 bit)

  English: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65804/X15-65804.iso

  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium x 64 (64-bit)

  English: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65733/X15-65733.iso

  32 bit
  http://MSFT-DNL.digitalrivercontent.NET/msvista/pub/X15-65732/X15-65732.ISO

  ImgBurn - supporting the creation of CD more. ISO files,
  It supports a wide range of image file formats, and it's free.
  (BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, MDS, NRG, PDI and ISO)
  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+images+with+ImgBurn

  Download and install burn ISO Gear (free):
  http://www.GearSoftware.com/gear-ISO-burn.php

  Note: Use always slower burning (4 x or 2 x) speed is offered a choice.

  You need to get the drivers for your computer from the manufacturers Web site.

• Can't activate Windows 7 after re - install, have the product key for Vista but not W7

  Hello

  My father-in-law asked me to help him with his laptop because he had a lot of problems with it. After a lot of work trying to solve the problems, we have decided to re - install Windows because it seemed to be the easiest solution. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the installation disc. After some research, I discovered that it is possible to download an ISO of Windows 7 on Digital River and put it on a USB key to create a pseudo reinstall drive. I looked under the laptop and saw that the product key was still visible on the sticker, so I moved and re-installed Windows 7 using a USB key that had the right file ISO on it.

  However, it is only after you have reinstalled Windows 7 that I realized that the laptop came with Windows Vista and which is what provided the product key. It seems that the laptop has been upgraded to Windows 7 after, but my father-in-law doesn't remember anything about it since it is not too good with computer and the laptop belonged to his son.

  Now, we have a new installation of Windows 7, but I can't understand how to activate it. I would really appreciate the help as I already put a lot of time on this and cannot find a solution.

  Thank you.

  Managed to find a working link to a file image of vista and installed on the laptop. Everything seems fine now.

  Thanks for the help.

• Failed to load XP on the same computer using the product key on the case of the CPU.

  I uninstalled XP and tried to load Window 7 s. had driver problems. Let down. Now I can't reinstall XP on the same computer using the product key on the case. I get a message "invalid Key". It's a Dell PC 6 years, if that matters.

  As I said, you will need the manufacturer's recovery disk, or disk OEM System Builder.

  Do you have which drive tried to use?

  You may be able to borrow a disk OEMSB from a friend - or you may be able to order the Dell recovery disks (they are cheap).

• I installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM and the product key does not work, how to fix this? I use the same product key supplied with the computer originally.

  I bought a Dell Precision T3400 of Dell Financial Services and it came with Vista Business installed.  I installed a new hard drive and installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM by using the recovery disk that came with the computer, and the product key does not work for activation.  I get a message that says I need to activate Windows, but he says that the product key is not valid.  How can I fix it?

  Thank you

  If you have reinstalled the OEM of Vista Business copy on the new hard drive, as Bill says you can't also use it in a virtual machine.

  You can only reuse your OEM of Vista professional copy if it is no longer used on the computer. Do you have what operating system installed on the new hard drive? It was an upgrade copy or complete the license?

  If you used a license to upgrade to another edition of Windows to replace your copy of company then Vista Business license is still in use (for upgrade) and you cannot reuse it in your virtual machine.

  However if you replaced Vista business with a copy of the full license of another edition then you are able to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine, but only on the same computer. You must use the product key from COA to the label on the computer. The product key is put in the copy OEM cannot find the SLIC table on the host motherboard. You must use the phone activation from within the virtual machine. Click on start in Vista Business and typing "slui 4. Do not meet the audio guests until it asks you if you want to speak to an agent. Explain that you have completely replaced the OEM copy with a copy of the full license of the new windows and now want to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine on the same computer. Agent will then give you the activation string. Remember that the virtual machine is not transferable to any other computer.

  This information is offered by Darin Smith (MSFT) and the team of Windows licenses, November 18, 2011.

• I have re installed Windows vista on the same computer laptop and now its says product key is already in use.

  I had Windows vista on my laptop after 1 year I had to re install windows, but now its always tells me that the product key is already in use (I use the product key for the same computer laptop I installed previously on).

  Please tell me why this is happening as I am once again the installation on the same laptop.

  Thank you

  I see what is the problem.

  You have a corrupted Licnsing store-

  Please try the steps below to re-create the store with the correct data.

  (1) open an Internet browser window.
  (2) type: %windir%\system32 in the browser's address bar.
  (3) find the CMD.exe file
  (4) make a right click on CMD.exe and select "Run as Administrator"
  (5) type: net stop slsvc (it may ask you if you're sure, select Yes)
  (6) type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareLicensing
  (7) type: Rename tokens.bar tokens.dat
  (8) type: cd %windir%\system32
  (9) type: net start slsvc
  (10) type: cscript slmgr.vbs - FLIR (it may take time for this will be complete, please be patient)
  (11) restart your computer twice.

  You may need to enter your COA key and activate it.
  Once complete, run another report MGADiag and post back with the results

• I bought a win 7 pro online. Now I have the product key and a computer with win 7 Home premium. How can I upgrade the system without reinstall it?

  It seems that I can't use any upgrade of the time, because the key to upgrade is something different with the product key. I don't want to reinstall the whole system.

  Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• Windows activation error: the product key you entered cannot be used to activate Windows on this computer.

  Activate Windows 7

  I would like to ask questions about how can activate my correct windows, I tried to activate it but he said to me (the product key you entered cannot be used to activate Windows on this computer) I don't know what I have to do?

  Windows product ID: 00426-068-2964761-86079

  Recently, there have been a rash of product keys for Windows 7 purchased from auction sites appear here as not authentic.  They appear to be related to this HROnline HrOnline code: 0xC004C4A2. If you have purchased a key of a web site selling auctions (like eBay), please understand that the seller would have sold this product to several people key, causing the key more on the blacklist. These keys were never intended for resale; they were intended for the software development or assessment depending on the program that they were obtained through. If you have purchased one of these keys and it became not genuine with the above code, you must purchase a new license for windows 7. Try to validate by going to www.microsoft.com/geniune and follow the links provided to repair windows.

  Added note. You have only a limited amount of time (45 days I think) filing a claim with the auction sites. Stay away from these keys, if you purchased a key that has turned non-genuine and are within 45 days of purchase file a claim. There are publishers of legitimate software on auction sites, but if it sounds too good to be true then don't buy it.

  Things to watch for.

  Recently reported several cases of blocked MSDN subscription product keys packed with legitimate research media. I can not stress enough to save your packaging, media and reception, if you buy software such as this to appeal to the Bank, you bought it and report it to www.microsoft.com/piracy.

  If you purchased a product key, with or without DVD or packaging of a sale auction web site (e.g. eBay) or any other person or seller and this could be a product key MSDN Subscritpion because your key has been blocked, you can check a few things.  If you have received your key with the physical product go to www.microsoft.com/howtotell and check your product.  However, some counterfeit software is if convince you may not be able to identify it as such.

  To check your PID the Win Key Press and have a break at the same time or open system properties in Control Panel, scroll to the activation section and look at the PID.  It will look something like this: 1234567-12345-067-54321.  The part that you are interested in is the section to three figures.  If it matches or is in one or two digits from the examples below, you probably have a "non-destinee for resale" MSDN subscription product key

  Suspect: 065, 066, 067 068 for Windows 7 Ultimate edition, 220 area for the professional and the 230, 231 area for Home Premium.  There are probably others, but they should be close to those posted.

• How to get the product key from old computer running XP SP1 until she is thrown?

  How can I get my registration code from my old computer with xp with service pack 1 before I throw it away

  * original title - how can I get my registration key of xp to xp I can see all the files in my computer *.

  Hello

  You can get the product key of your Windows XP CD. To get the key from your computer, you might have to look by using a third party app that could help you achieve the same.

  Please use your favorite search engine and browse for such a program that is used to.

  Note:  This response contains a reference to third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft provides this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and no has not tested any software or information found on these sites; Therefore, Microsoft cannot make any approach to quality, security or the ability of a software or information that are there. There are the dangers inherent in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.

• change the product key for win xp 64-bit

  Im sorry, new to this forum but who want a win xp 64 - bit product key change. I installed os with the key to the business, but I want it back to oem sticker on the box of the computer.

  How can I do?

  Thank you

  Change the product key on Windows XP:
  http://articles.TechRepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5034890.html

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• After reformatting computer, Vista indicates the product key already in use

  All my products are AUTHENTIC, and as you know sometimes you format your PC back to back. And that is what happen to me. Shortly after the reconstruction of my PC, I got a virus on my computer so I had to reformat everything new...

  Which would be very expensive to maintain Microsoft products if all you are not allowed to re-use your GENUINE Microsoft product copies. So does this mean that I am allowed to use my copies more...

  Than you

  * original title - the product key you typed is already used, __Pour activate windows, you'll need an another Windows Vista.__Similar to what is happening with my office where the message you have already used the Restricted installation number

  All my products are AUTHENTIC, and as you know sometimes you format your PC back to back. And that is what happen to me. Shortly after the reconstruction of my PC, I got a virus on my computer so I had to reformat everything new...

  Which would be very expensive to maintain Microsoft products if all you are not allowed to re-use your GENUINE Microsoft product copies. So does this mean that I am allowed to use my copies more...

  Than you

  Hey Toni Sassine

  use your microsoft software licenses are yours

  you don't have to rebuy unless you move to a different computer licensed oem software

  If your microsoft software is pre-installed it is licensed oem and it related to the first machine that is installed the life of this machine

  If a retail license it can be moved to another computer but only installed on a machine at any time

  read the information on the underside of microsoft link abour faq for vista activation

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  How many times can I install Windows on my computer before I have to activate Windows again?

  You can reinstall Windows on the same computer as many times as you want because activation pairs product key of Windows with information about your computer hardware. If you make a significant hardware change, you may need to activateWindows once again.

  for your office activation issues, you will need to ask in the forum link below office activation because this forum is for vista installation issues

  normally, if you have any problems with vista or office activation you would use the phone activation

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/OfficeInstall/threads?LC=1033&filter=AllTypes

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• is the same as the product key product id

  is the same as the product key product id

  No product ID is not the same as your product key.  You need a 25 'Product Key' character to activate Windows. The right product ID identifies which version of Windows you have.

  Examples:

  Windows product key: *-* - 2VJC9 - XBBR8-HVTHH

  Windows product ID: 00392-918-5000002-85601

  Windows product key: *-* - WJ2H8 - R6B6D-7QJB7

  Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00006

  ================================================================

  Here is a partial list that lists the following product ID (see the 3-digit number)

  http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/18255-Windows-7-channel-ID-portion-of-product-ID

  OEM - SLP OEM or OEM System Builder (MGAdiag will distinguish in the field Type of license)
  007 VLK MAK
  033 - retail Windows 7 Home Premium
  049 VLK MAK
  050 - Technet more enterprise MAK
  065 Technet/MSDN/Bizspark Windows 7 Ultimate
  066 Technet/MSDN/Bizspark Windows 7 Ultimate
  067 Technet/MSDN/Bizspark Windows 7 Ultimate
  074 - retail Windows 7 Ultimate
  112 - retail Windows 7 Home Premium (contradictory info says MSDN)
  177 - retail Windows 7 Professional
  220 Technet/MSDN/Bizspark Windows 7 Professional
  230 Technet/MSDN/Bizspark Windows 7 Home Premium
  231 Technet/MSDN/Bizspark Windows 7 Home Premium

  232 possible key TechNet for Home Premium

  292 - retail Windows 7 Ultimate?
  293 - retail Windows 7 Ultimate? (maybe academic)
  339 - retail Windows 7 Home Basic
  838 Technet/MSDN/Bizspark Windows 7 Professional
  896 retail Windows 7 Home Basic N
  929 retail Windows 7 Home Basic E
  956 - retail Windows 7 Ultimate (Genuine Advantage store)?

  If you are interesting to know your product ID, click on: start / right click on "Computer" and the option to select "Properties".

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com