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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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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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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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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.
The ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Windows Vista Activation Error (Key In Use)
I'm a Linux person, so when I bought this computer I formatted it immediately into separate partitions so I could use Windows Vista/7 for games.
I finally got around to installing Vista (my Win7 ...
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Change license code of the Windows 7 RTM with Oct 22nd ship of real copy
So, I've downloaded the RTM of Windows 7 from my MSDN license. I, like a good little boy, will not run that OS as my main machine license (since it's only for testing purposes).
So if I install the ...