Windows 7 Activation key
Discussion
Just found out that the machine I bought from ebay a few months ago hasn't, surprise surprise, got an official version of windows on after all - it came with no install disks.
If I call Microsoft for a key, can I just enter it and carry on as normal or is it a clean install?
It's my daughters and is full of stuff I'd rather not re-install.
If I call Microsoft for a key, can I just enter it and carry on as normal or is it a clean install?
It's my daughters and is full of stuff I'd rather not re-install.
It'll currently either be 'non-genuine' or a legit key that's been over subscribed.
Either way, you just change the key, like Microsoft tell you too here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/help/ge...
You can also try the Command Line to change the Product key:
Click on the Start Button and type: CMD (into the 'Search programs and files' field in the Start Menu)
The Start Menu will show 'CMD.exe',
Right-click the CMD.exe file and select Run As Administrator.
In the CMD window, type: slmgr.vbs -ipk <type your product key here>
To activate windows after changing the key, type: slmgr.vbs -ato
Either way, you just change the key, like Microsoft tell you too here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/help/ge...
You can also try the Command Line to change the Product key:
Click on the Start Button and type: CMD (into the 'Search programs and files' field in the Start Menu)
The Start Menu will show 'CMD.exe',
Right-click the CMD.exe file and select Run As Administrator.
In the CMD window, type: slmgr.vbs -ipk <type your product key here>
To activate windows after changing the key, type: slmgr.vbs -ato
I've just tried to find a way of purchasing a genuine Win 7 key from Google and the Windows website and have hit a brick wall.
MS appear to want to push everybody onto Win 8?
And MS wonder why the world and his wife are running hooky versions of their products, no bloody wonder if you can't find a legit way of purchasing a product.
MS appear to want to push everybody onto Win 8?
And MS wonder why the world and his wife are running hooky versions of their products, no bloody wonder if you can't find a legit way of purchasing a product.
CoinSl0t said:
I've just tried to find a way of purchasing a genuine Win 7 key from Google and the Windows website and have hit a brick wall.
MS appear to want to push everybody onto Win 8?
And MS wonder why the world and his wife are running hooky versions of their products, no bloody wonder if you can't find a legit way of purchasing a product.
Amazon have a number of Win7 products available.MS appear to want to push everybody onto Win 8?
And MS wonder why the world and his wife are running hooky versions of their products, no bloody wonder if you can't find a legit way of purchasing a product.
Last time I tried it there was some sort of MS automated telephone number for Activation, was up and running in a couple minutes..
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/950929
Bought the Key from Itrevive.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/950929
Bought the Key from Itrevive.
E-Buyer have Win 7. http://www.ebuyer.com/259863-windows-7-home-premiu...
megaphone said:
E-Buyer have Win 7. http://www.ebuyer.com/259863-windows-7-home-premiu...
Thats OEM, so he'd still be illegal.illmonkey said:
Thats OEM, so he'd still be illegal.
It's probably impossible to get Windows7 legally now for an existing machine, unless their are still retail copies kicking around, but they'll be so expensive you might as well buy a new computer.I know it's strictly speaking not right, but for home use if it works I'd leave it alone.
Sheepshanks said:
illmonkey said:
Thats OEM, so he'd still be illegal.
It's probably impossible to get Windows7 legally now for an existing machine, unless their are still retail copies kicking around, but they'll be so expensive you might as well buy a new computer.I know it's strictly speaking not right, but for home use if it works I'd leave it alone.
illmonkey said:
Sheepshanks said:
illmonkey said:
Thats OEM, so he'd still be illegal.
It's probably impossible to get Windows7 legally now for an existing machine, unless their are still retail copies kicking around, but they'll be so expensive you might as well buy a new computer.I know it's strictly speaking not right, but for home use if it works I'd leave it alone.
Sheepshanks said:
illmonkey said:
Sheepshanks said:
illmonkey said:
Thats OEM, so he'd still be illegal.
It's probably impossible to get Windows7 legally now for an existing machine, unless their are still retail copies kicking around, but they'll be so expensive you might as well buy a new computer.I know it's strictly speaking not right, but for home use if it works I'd leave it alone.
illmonkey said:
Mandat said:
illmonkey said:
Thats OEM, so he'd still be illegal.
Why is illegal to buy an OEM version?The limitations are noted in the listing linked to above:
OEM Software Notice:
· To purchase OEM System Builder software, you must be a System Builder and accept the System Builder License. "System Builder" means an original equipment manufacturer, an assembler, a Refurbisher, or a software preinstaller that sells the Customer System(s) to a third-party. OEM software may ONLY be distributed with a fully assembled computer system.
· For a desktop operating system or application software, the software also must be preinstalled on the hard drive of the fully assembled computer system, using the OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK).
· The system builder who installs the software is responsible for the provision of end-user support.
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