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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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Install Windows 7 using MSDN ISO and Key from my newly purchased Gateway Laptop
I recently purchased a new notebook from Dell with Windows 7 Home Premium. The notebook came with lots of bloat and I want to do a fresh install of the OS and add back on, only the apps I want.
The ...
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windows product key
I received from my distributer a wrong OEM version of a windows7, I dont have time to send it back and wait for an other.
Can I use the UK product key with a dutch dvd? (the one I used myself)
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Can I change windows 7 license key? getting the 'could be a fraudulent copy' warning
I have 2 computers which I installed the same license key too. I have multiple licenses, so I wish to fix this situation. I am getting those warnings on both my computers.
How can I fix this?
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Windows 7 license transfer [duplicate]
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When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
I bought Windows 7 Home Basic on 11-12-2009 ...
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Best way to reformat/recover in Windows when your CD key is no longer valid?
I have a copy of Windows 7 Professional that I have downloaded from the MSDNAA e-academy (thanks to my school). Now, the problem is that these license keys are one-use only.
If I need to reformat or ...
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Can I use multiple product keys with the same Win 7 DVD?
Instead of sending my friend 3 Win 7 DVDs, is it enough just to send 1 DVD and then email 3 product keys? Also, would a Win 7 Professional product key work if the DVD was for Home Premium?
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The same Windows 7 license on multiple Computers [duplicate]
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One License and multiple PCs, how does it work?
I have a student license for Windows 7, which I run on my desktop.
I also want to also install it on my laptop. Can I use ...
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Upgrading from a non-genuine Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 7 Professional
I bought a "copy" of Windows 7 Ultimate from overseas that turned out to not be genuine.
Without having to reinstall, can I purchase Windows 7 Professional and authorize my current windows 7 Ultimate ...
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Do I need product key when doing a repair install of Windows 7?
The title is the question. If the answer is yes, then is there a way to retrieve the product key from a dead PC? I do have the recovery CD.
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Is it easy to transfer a Windows 7 license from one machine to another? [duplicate]
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Can I transfer a Windows 7 license to another computer?
Is it easy to transfer a Windows 7 license from one machine to another?
(Obviously it will only be one machine at a ...
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Installing Windows 7 [duplicate]
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When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
I have purchased Windows 7 Ultimate with two ...
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Can a key-less install be done with Windows 7 Pro from Digital River and enter later the product key for the Full version?
As explained below, I purchased a system builder Vista Home Premium (64bit) OEM install DVD, with free upgrade to Windows 7. However, I realized afterward that I needed Windows 7 Professional.
Can ...
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Finding the Windows 7 product key
I'm doing a hard drive upgrade and it might ask me for the product key again. How can I find it?
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How many computers can use a single Windows 7 license key? [duplicate]
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One License and multiple PCs, how does it work?
I know for previous versions of Windows, you were allowed to install the same key onto 3 different computers. Is this the same ...
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