Use the Windows product key

I have a laptop that came preloaded with Vista.  I installed WIndows 7 Pro, do a custom installation.  Now, I sell the laptop but have performed a clean installation of the o/s of original Windows Vista.  I can now reuse the copy of Windows 7 pro that I bought on another PC?

If Win 7 license weas a detail one - either a full license or an upgrade, then Yes, you can use it somewhere else.

If it is an OEM one, then it is locked to the original PC on which it was installed.

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    Click Next when you enter your key page

    Select your country

    Click Next, call the number listed

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  • I bought a 2nd hand "IBM T30" without Windows XP, at the back of the laptop product key always there, can I download the XP by using the same product key?

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  • Can I do a fresh install of Windows 7 Home and use the old product key?

    Hello

    I got a laptop from a former employer who removed the hard drive before give me the computer.

    I installed a new hard drive and you want to do a fresh install.

    The previous operating system was Windows 7 Pro OA Enterprise Edition and I have the product key for it.

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    and after that I still increases to 10 Windows using the same product key?

    Concerning

    Regrow72

    If you have plans to upgrade to Windows 10 Home, I would skip trying to reinstall Windows 7 and go directly to Windows 10.

    You can use your family Windows 7 product key to install Windows 10, learn how:

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    Step 2: how: perform a clean installation of Windows 10

    If you are experiencing problems activating Windows 10, see:

    Activate your Windows 10 license with Microsoft Chat support

    I recommend to go to Windows 10 now while you can, because Microsoft will stop the free upgrade offer at the end of July:

    Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends July 29 as planned

    Microsoft to remove Windows Notification Nag upgrade 10

    Resources:

    Windows Free Upgrade on schedule 10 to end July 29, 2016 - what are your options?

    If you still want to reinstall Windows 7 Home Premium, please see:

    For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.

    It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.

    Given that this option is no longer available, what are your options? See the article for more details:

    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?

  • Need to format the drive due to some problems and having to reinstall Windows 7. I could use the same product key

    Original title: Windows 7

    I am using Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP 1 that have previously been installed then bought my laptop. Product key number is fixed under the laptop.

    I need to format my drive due to some problems and having to reinstall Windows 7. can I use the same product key and where can I get the installer of Windows 7 because I don't have it.

    Thank you

    New computers that come pre-installed with Windows often 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.

    This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

    For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

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    For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

    For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

    For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

    For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

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    Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

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    For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.

    It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.

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

    Make sure you scroll down and read the section:

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    I have a valid Windows 7 Professional installation as well as a copy of VMWare Workstation running on Windows 7. I would like to install a VM Windows 7 that I can "break" without worrying about my host system. Can I use the same product key for the virtual machine that I currently use on the host system, or do I have to buy a different product key for the virtual machine?

    Thank you!

    No, you will need to purchase an additional license. The virtual machine is considered to be a separate computer.

    http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/default.aspx

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/get-a-new-Windows-product-key

    2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.

    a. one copy per computer. You can install one copy of the software on a single computer. This computer is "licensed computer.

    b. a computer license. You can use the software on up to two processors of the computer under license at some point. Except as provided in these license terms, you cannot use the software on any other computer.

    c. number of users. Except as provided in these license terms, only one user may use the software at a time.

    d. other Versions. The software may include several versions, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at a time.

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    The Dell Windows 7 reinstallation DVD will use the system locked preinstallation seizes only a generic Dell locked preinstallation key system which will automatically active if and only a valid Dell BIOS is detected. The same for the XP reinstallation CD.

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  • I have the windows product key sticker, but some of them are deleted. I really need help to send a photo to show him what it's like.

    Original title: product key

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    Then take a picture of your COA sticker with your phone, blow as large as possible to try to detect all the characters input for Activation.  You can also use a magnifying glass.

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  • Can I dual boot Win7 32 and Win7 64-bit by using the same product key?

    Hello

    My desktop PC is dual boot with XP and Win 7 Pro 32-bit. Both are retail box versions.

    I would replace the partition with Win 7 Pro 64-bit XP. (That I still keep installing Win 7 32 bit legacy hardware that does not work under a compatibility mode).

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    Thanks for any advice.

    No, the key that can be used with 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 is exclusively for use with the disc 1. You cannot use install both. 1 license, 1 installation, so choose wisely. If you want to install Windows 7 32 or 64 bit on another partition or another computer, you must purchase an additional license.

    If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below for each license you acquire.

    1 OVERVIEW.

    a. software. The software includes operating system software. This software does not include Windows Live services. Windows

    Live is a service available from Microsoft under a separate agreement.

    b. license model. The software is licensed on a basic computer copy. A computer is a physical hardware system with internal storage capable of running the software. A hardware partition or blade is considered be a separate computer.

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    a. one copy per computer. You can install one copy of the software on a single computer. This computer is "licensed computer.

    b. a computer license. You can use the software on up to two processors of the computer under license at some point. Except as provided in these license terms, you cannot use the software on any other computer.

    c. number of users. Except as provided in these license terms, only one user may use the software at a time.

    d. other Versions. The software may include several versions, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at a time.

    Where can I still get Windows 7?

    Because Windows 7 is in limited stock because Microsoft ended sales in October 2013, this created demand due to its rarity. This means the retail boxed copies request a bonus, while the OEM System Builder copies remain affordable.

    Full version (retail):

    -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.

    -Does not require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.

    -Expensive

    Upgrade version (detail):

    -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.

    -require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.

    -Expensive, but less expensive full version

    OEM System Builder version:

    The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

    -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

    -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

    -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

    -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

    There is nothing wrong to use it too, especially that all future versions of Windows will be full versions.

    Where can I still get Windows 7?

    Full version-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

    Full version-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate

    Full version-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

    Version upgrade-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional upgrade

    Version upgrade-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    Version upgrade-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade

    Family Pack:

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

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    Original title: switching C drive.

    Hello

    I want to spend my HARD drive C drive to the SSD. I'll be able to use the same license key of window used that was once installed on the HARD drive window.

    Yes, you can use the same product key for reinstalling Windows.

    Please note that you must install the programs you have installed currently, after what the reinstallation of Windows is filled. In addition, you must install the device drivers before you can start working with the PC after reinstalling.

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    find the windows product key?

    If you bought the retail box package, then the product key in the box on a small map with a key symbol.

    If you bought in the store Windows:

    Go to the order summary page, you can find your product key:

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    (4) choose the option "activate phone".
     
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