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How to determine a Windows 7 license type from files under C:\?
I need to create a repair disc for a machine running Windows 7 Professional x86, but first I need to find out the exact license type before burning the only DVD I have, because (believe me) all USB ...
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How to enter a key when installing into a virtual-box or other VM for Windows 10?
Generally, how is Windows 10 run on Linux?
By which I mean, once the ISO is downloaded how is licensing dealt with?
I looked through a guide on the process, but it didn't mention license keys.
Not ...
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How to clean install Windows 10 with a product or license key? [duplicate]
I'm considering buying a PC which comes with Windows preinstalled; typically I run Linux.
If I were to format the hard drive and install Linux so that Windows was removed from the hard drive, just ...
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how to copy, persist or save the license key for Windows 10?
Not normally a Windows user, but am considering purchasing a brand new desktop PC with Windows.
Is it even possible to note a license key for future use with Windows 10?
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Using an old Windows 7 on a new laptop (and upgrading to Win 10)
I am currently looking to buy a new laptop on a somewhat tight budget. In order to get a bit better parts I have the option of buying it without a Windows license. I need Windows however and after ...
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Windows 8.1 64bit Pro key to activate 32bit Home?
I have a Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2-1051F here where the license key somehow got deleted. Restoring keys in the BIOS and doing a factory reset did not help. So now I am looking for a key in order to ...
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Where is Windows 10 activation key?
So, I'm having big trouble trying to fix my friend's computer.
She stopped a Window's update shutting down the computer (I know, it hurts just to read).
Now the PC is not booting. I tried everything ...
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Windows 10 - Digital license after PC format
So I have this laptop that had Windows 7 original and I updated to Windows 10, so I got a digital key. Since 2 weeks ago my PC got infected and I formatted but I wasn't smart enough to see which ...
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Windows 10 digital license
I'm not sure wheter this question belongs here but here it is..
I have a laptop upgraded from windows 8.1 to windows 10 with account X. Windows activation says that my windows is activated with a ...
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Is it possible to transfer an OEM Windows 10 license?
I want to change the drive on my laptop to an SSD. I use Windows 10, and I have two options :
clone the HDD to an SSD
install a fresh copy of Windows 10 on the new drive
Since I would like to use ...
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CLIPUP.EXE : What will happen after accidental execution?
I came across clip.exe which was a cli tool for capturing text from the command prompt into the windows clipboard.
I wanted to see if there was any other similar tool (eg to print the clipboard text ...
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If I delete pre-installed Windows 8.1, is it lost forever?
There's this Asus X200MA with fixed 2GB RAM and pre-installed Windows 8.1 .
2GB RAM + Windows combination makes a sad computer and a frustrated user.
So I want to install Elementary OS Freya on it. I ...
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Windows 10 upgrade offer: Once installed is it tied to the one machine?
As many people, I have the icon in the task bar offering me to register for the upgrade to Windows 10. However, I plan to build a new machine later this year and I'm concerned that if I upgrade to ...
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Do I need to need to deactivate Windows before re-installing [duplicate]
If I would like to reinstall Windows 7 on the same laptop as 64-bit instead of 32-bitusing the original key, would I need to deactivate Windows first using the process shown here or could I just ...
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Windows 7 edition from serial? [duplicate]
I have a product key from a Windows Checked build that I'd like to use on a Free version, but the source didn't state the edition the key is bound to. So I don't know what edition should I install.
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