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How to activate Windows 7 with BIOS license
I got a new DELL Latitude E6440 laptop, and after finding what I thought was the licence key I habitually reinstalled it using a vanilla Windows 7 disc in order to get rid of bloatware.
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Quetion about windows 8.1 download on microsoft store
I have a quetion about windows 8.1 license agreement (Full retail version/ Personal user license from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/UseTerms/default.aspx).
My question is ...
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Can I install Windows 8? [duplicate]
I bought a laptop that came with Windows 8 installed. There were problems with my laptop and I couldn’t even use the Windows 8 refresh or restart, so I installed Ubuntu. I now have only Ubuntu on my ...
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Where are Windows 7 activation file stored?
Where are the activation file stored?
Eg when you enter your Serial number, and then activate via the internet or phone, where are the resulting file stored?
The reason im asking this question, is ...
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Retrieve license key from Windows 8 Enterprise?
Is there a way to retrieve the License Key from a Win 8 Enterprise machine? We had another tech install Win 8 on an SOHO computer and didn't leave a license key. Trying to get ahold of it for ...
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Can changing the date on your computer extend the use of a trial period? [closed]
I've heard that changing the date on your computer can extend the use of a trial for software X.
The idea being that you have a limited license on some software local to the computer. Say Software X,...
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How do I find out who owns a Microsoft Software key?
Some of the machines at the office where I work have copies of Microsoft software installed on them, but they were installed a long time ago, and there's no indication of who or what MVLC account was ...
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Can I use the same Windows 7 licence key after changing motherboard or processor? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Windows 7 and Vista Activation FAQ: How do language, version, 64-bit or 32-bit, and source affect ability to install and transfer Windows licenses?
I am using Windows 7 ...
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Is there a way to establish what version a Windows 7 product key is?
I have a Windows 7 product key that I foolishly did not label. Rather than downloading and creating disks for however many different ISOs exist (Basic, Pro, Ultimate, 32-bit/64-bit, upgrade, full ...
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what is the difference between getting a Licensed Windows and buying a Key for Windows?
Well my question is same as the title.
what is the difference between getting a Licensed Windows and buying a Key for Windows?
they both are legal right?
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Windows XP and 7 are the targets.
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Windows XP doesnt work. I have legal license, how to reinstall without the source disk [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Windows XP SP3 (Legal) download?
I bought a computer with windows XP a few years ago. XP stopped working (probably a virus) and I need to install it again. I have the sticker ...
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MSDN Subscriptions = Windows 7 Ultimate License?
If I were to get a MSDN Operating Systems license, would that also mean I would have access to download the Windows 7 ISO, along with Windows Vista, and XP? Can anyone with access to MSDN show us all ...
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Preinstalled Windows vs. OEM Installation Key License: Two licenses or one?
Preinstalled copies of Windows on computers usually have a different serial number than the one that comes with the recovery media. As such, does that mean that I now have two licenses to Windows, or ...
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How to tell if my license is OEM?
I got a Windows 7 license key from my university for my computer. I have 2 computers though, is it okay if I use the same key for both of them?
According to this, unless it is OEM license it should ...
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How to extract license information from AutoCAD?
I currently have a licensed copy of AutoCAD LT 2008 on my machine, but in a recent clearout the product CD (with the serial number on it) was thrown out.
What is the best way to recover this serial?
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