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• Selling retail or OEM?

  I'm having some problems with my motherboard and so I thought to upgrade. I've heard how if I have an OEM of Windows 7 version, I have to buy another copy of Windows. For the moment, I can't turn on my computer. So, how can I know if the version of Windows 7 that I use now is OEM or retail?

  Is there a Windows 7 COA sticker that is attached to the machine? If there is, it would mean, he came up with an OEM license.

  COA certificate of authenticity:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

  ??

  What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-Windows-certificate-of-authenticity

• Changing a retail OEM product key

  Hi all!

  I would like to ask if it is possible to change my product key OEM with retail product key?

  I wipe everything in my laptop (toshiba) and also the recovery tool. And now I have installed Windows XP retail.

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  I also want to ask about the Windows product key update tool. If I run the present, this means that the update my product key, I can't use the old product key?

  I saw a topic: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-system/changing-a-product-key-from-retail-to-oem/db6e0cda-7608-45d7-9dce-2ee064bcd466

  He successfully chanaged its OEM key retail product. I hope it would work on me in the face, OEM, retail. But I'm afraid that when I used this tool and not managed this changed in detail, I can't use my key more.

  Hi all!

  I would like to ask if it is possible to change my product key OEM with retail product key?

  I wipe everything in my laptop (toshiba) and also the recovery tool. And now I have installed Windows XP retail.

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  I also want to ask about the Windows product key update tool. If I run the present, this means that the update my product key, I can't use the old product key?

  I saw a topic: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-system/changing-a-product-key-from-retail-to-oem/db6e0cda-7608-45d7-9dce-2ee064bcd466

  He successfully chanaged its OEM key retail product. I hope it would work on me in the face, OEM, retail. But I'm afraid that when I used this tool and not managed this changed in detail, I can't use my key more.

  Your key is attached to your computer should always be good until the end of time.

• Evolution of key OEM product for the retail and upgrade to 64 - bit

  My tech man upgraded my Vista Ultimate from Windows 7 pro (32 bit) using an OEM product. Unfortunately, I discovered that he used the product key did not go off. Can I buy a retail upgrade version now and do an upgrade to version Pro 64 bit and use this product to the retail key instead? The process of re - install, please...

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

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

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

  Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 Hardware/Software Compatibility Center.

  For any question on Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum for questions on Windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to tell if Windows is for sale at retail or OEM?

  I'm looking to install a new motherboard and processor in my PC, but I was told that the license for Windows 7 is assigned to the motherboard, so if I have an OEM version it will not work with the new parts. Unfortunately I lost my Windows 7 disc, if I still have the product key and product ID. Can someone tell me how I would know if my version is retail or OEM please? I heard that the OEM letters appear in the product ID, if it's an OEM version (which is not in my case), is that correct? Finally, as I have lost the disc, can I download a copy of Windows 7 and use my product key?

  Thanks in advance for any help!

  http://www.w7forums.com/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-image-downloads-t12325.html

• How to get windows using my oem product key

  Hello

  I got windows 7 preinstalled on my computer, I formatted it

  I need windows disk via my oem product key please tell me how

  Hello

  The only legal Windows 7 download available is now Microsoft, as Microsoft has stopped DigitalRiver Windows 7 ISO downloads.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

  But Microsoft only provides these downloads for Windows 7 retail product key, not preinstalled OEM product keys (Dell, HP, etc.).

  As you have licensed preinstalled OEM (Dell, HP, etc.), contact the manufacturer of your computer to order recovery media that they need to provide for a small fee, if it is still available.

  Or you can also borrow the same exact retail edition DVD of Windows 7 and use your product key to reinstall.

  See you soon.

• XP Pro did NOT WPA, have an OEM product key number, but it will also not WGA

  Yes, I got the dreaded no past WGA logo on a WIN xp PRO installation which is an authentic copy of HP (OEM). I tried ALL the usual suspects of MS to do accept and it simply won't. I get the message "the product could not be updated on your computer. This is perhaps due to technical difficulties or problems with network connectivity. Please contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. "I have and that's why I found myself here as usual because the site is for me simply a roundabout! It does not matter where to get on I get off at the same places!

  So basically I think I'm wrong in saying we CAN change via the Regsitry key? BUT how is that what an all-round solution? Because HP is going because MS offer ANY help at all with an OEM product!

  Please someone help please?

  Concerning

  Chris Goddard

  Salvation through fishing,

  Please see the following article on how to enable XP, especially by phone:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

  In addition, please see the following tool to update your XP product key:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/product-key

  I hope this helps!

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business OEM product key issue

  I have a Windows Vista Business OEM product key but no CD. Is it possible to download the Image? Or I can upload the image of windows 7 or XP and install (enter the product key: Vista) free?

  Hello

  It's not Microsoft, and we have nothing to do with your downgrade rights.

  Read these information from Microsoft:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en-GB/licensing/sblicensing/pages/what_to_do_downgrade_rights.aspx#fBid=-8uYmGZfE4k

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  Replacement of lost records.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

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

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

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 never come for sale at retail or oem like integrated single install?

  I only see Windows Vista SP1 in retail and OEM, SP2 must be downloaded. Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 never come for sale at retail or OEM like integrated single install?

  Hello

  Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
  Unfortunately, Windows Vista is not available for sales that Windows Vista has been replaced by Windows 7 and Windows 8 (mainstream support ended on April 10, 2012). As a result, he was arrested in SP1. But, the extended support is available until 2017, then you can find updates and SP2 is a part of this update.

• OEM product key is invalid for activation.

  My Dell Inspiron 1545 is dead. I installed the original ultimate OEM vista on a HP desktop pc. During activation. Now key OEM product not invalid for activation. The original OEM product key is on a single computer only. What I would do.

  Purchase a new license for Windows, or reinstall the original OS on the HP.

• Product ID of Windows Vista-Home Premium 2007 Service Pack 2 is with an OEM product key.

  Hello & thanks to anyone who reads this message & can help.

  It's what I've done all I wanted to do was to change my old email address on my windows mail to another email address.

  I contacted my internet provider technical support to change the addresses e-mail & settings so I was able to access the e-mail address that I wanted to use windows mail. They tried their new settings, they recently tried, but had no luck, so they have tried using their old/normal parameters & always been unlucky? He kept coming up with an error for the two parameters & not could not send the test email that he was trying to send back to me.

  My internet provider tech support guy said, maybe I had a virus (that I know that I don't have), or maybe something wrong with my settings for windows mail or something is wrong with windows or the program & contact line of microsoft support.

  Microsoft technical support said they cannot help me because I have an OEM product key & if I wanted to get help through windows I had to pay money to get help or contact with this site I am trying now.

  I don't know what I would do in the future? I always update my laptop with the updates of windows/microsoft who cross & always am aware constantly check & make all my microsoft security essentials for updates & scans?

  I hope someone can help me with my problem & understand what I wrote?

  I have to update my system or programs to have & to the best software/programs & do what I originally planned to do with my emails?

  My laptop Windows is too old?

  Help, please.

  Thank you.

  Kind regards

  Kate/chamois

  Hello

  As Vista is preinstalled on your computer (OEM license), Microsoft charges you for support if you use them. They had good reason to send you to the Microsoft answers Forums

  The way you must have Windows Mail put in place is to use the e-mail address and other parameters as your ISP (Internet Service Provider) gives you; not an e-mail address that you want to use.

  They are the ones that provide all the information for you.

  You need them: parameters Username, Password, mailserver and mail out Servier

  Here is the information from Microsoft on how to set up Windows Mail:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-mail-setting-up-an-account-from-start-to-finish

  You don't say which is your Internet access provider.

  See you soon.

• M4-1003TX Pavillion: Reinstall windows 8 with the help of the oem product key

  I want to re install windows 8 using the oem product key. I use HP model m4-1003TX. After making USB drive bootable and boot by USB the following message appears - "the product key entered don't match any available for installation windows image.

  Hello

  Your laptop came with Windows 8 64-bit Core edition
  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03743644

  It doesn't matter what you are currently using.

  The product key of Windows 8 is integrated into the BIOS chip. B. I installed Windows 8.1 update in a few of my laptop Windows 8 using the tutorial.

  This means that the reason why the method above does not work, or you didn't follow correctly, either the key of your BIOS is corrupted.

  I suggest you follow the tutorial without delay. Download the media creation tool & later the edition appropriate Windows 8.1 ISO according to the edition of Windows 8 installed on your laptop. For example. Single language edition Core (SL) 8.1 Windows 64 bits.

  Disable secure boot & enable in the BIOS:
  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03653226

  Make USB bootable ISO downloaded and a clean install of the operating system by booting from it.

  Concerning

  Visruth

• Windows xp oem product key will not work with a generic copy of xp family. How can I make it work?

  This HP model is: Pavilion a530e.  It crashed and the original CD is not on this earth.  I installed a generic copy of Windows XP Edition family (the same as the original OS, but different SP level).  I left the empty product key because it would not of him who is on the side of the CPU!  How to fix this?  I have access to the internet and to do automatic updates, but the Microsoft Authentication in Windows Update Web site has not been made.  Help, please!

  The OEM key on the side of your Tower will not work with the XP cd to retail. You need a manufacturer OEM copy such as comes with some Dell, gateway machines.

  You can get the recovery disks that don't require any key to activate it. HP can carry is no longer, but they are available here. Just put your model number in the search:

  http://www.computersurgeons.com/

• How do I know if it's a Windows XP retail or OEM?

  Greetings,

  I currently have an OEM Windows XP Professional. I would like to buy a commercial version of the operating system even.

  I found so far is MSCD71428WI. Is this a full retail version? I can't find this information...

  Thank you in advance,

  Koldunic

  Hi Koldunic,

  Thanks for posting. After doing a search on the web, it seems that this Reference is a commercial version. However I would contact the dealer for any questions about the product before buying.

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you have any questions. Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• Replace my motherboard now my retail Win 7 product key is blocked.

  This machine works very well for about five years. Has decided to upgrade the MB, the Ram, the processor. After installation of my Windows 7, I went to activate online got message saying that my PK has been blocked. Tried the automated phone Activation, he says that this Transaction could not be completed at this time. Went on a Microsoft Help site and asked a Technical Support call. He told me simply that my PK has been blocked without reason. Today, I tried the activation of the automatic phone again but this time I waited for a live person and he said the same thing about the blocked KP should be I try MS Tech Support and that they would help me. I already went there that they did not help. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - 4VF4Y - WRMTP-TDDHY
  Windows product key hash: Oor8ssO7ui3A5pSVyMM7KonqapA =
  Windows product ID: 00426-066-0606887-86394
  Windows product ID type: 5
  Windows license type: retail
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001
  ID: {EC77D944-DE08-4DAB-B258-02B105124956} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Ultimate
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130828 - 1532
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {EC77D944-DE08-4DAB-B258-02B105124956}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001x 64*-*-*-*-TDDHY00426-066-0606887-863945ASUSall seriesS-1-5-21-78223516-3016284758-281069483American Megatrends Inc.. 0501 20150212000000.000000 + 000A3953E07018400F404090409Time(GMT-08:00) Standard Pacific03109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 Ultimate edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, retail channel
  Activation ID: a0cde89c-3304-4157-b61c-c8ad785d1fad
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00426-00172-066-060688-00-1033-7601.0000-2392015
  Installation ID: 010345512965300886198882751052618280619116125703026543
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: TDDHY
  License status: initial grace period
  Time remaining: 42780 minute () (29 day (s))
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 4
  Trust time: 27/08/2015-16:52:14

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x00000000
  HrOnline: 0x00000000
  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000
  Event timestamp: 8:27:2015 16:43
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: LgAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAQABAAEAHKJoBSB6RtSsDs6oAn2QtJwqSlrI9g ==

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes, but no SLIC table
  Windows marker version: N/A
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: n/a
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  ALASKA APIC HAS M I
  FACP ALASKA A M I
  HPET ALASKA A M I
  ALASKA MCFG A M I
  FPDT ALASKA A M I
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  ADELINE ALASKA A M I
  UEFI ALASKA A M I

  In addition to Try * 3, post, please note that when motherbaord and processor are replaced together, he is considered in new PC and therefore Windows will fail to activate.

  In addition, kindly have a look at the following:

  1. If the Windows license was purchased in a retail store, you can contact the Microsoft Support and request for license transfer.

  2 If Windows is preinstalled on your PC, and the motherboard with processor has been replaced by the manufacturer, the existing Windows license will work.

  3. If Windows was preinstalled on your PC and motherboard with processor have been replaced by a different brand, you can't ask for transfer of license as shown in 1. In this case, he must purchase a new license.