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Windows 10 Maybe a dumb question
OK. I just built a new computer last month. Did the usuals. SSD for boot drive. 4TB worth of storage so little more than Win 7 on the boot drive. If the Win 10 upgrade hoses the boot drive it's no big deal to start again. Everything important is already on other drives. Now on to my stupid...- Turbojoe
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Windows 7 Microsoft Software recovery site
Lost your Windows 7 install disk but still have the activation key then Microsoft have launched a website which allows you to download the iso: ref: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-software-recovery-windows-7 Unfortunately the link below still doesn't seem active. Link Removed- kemical
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Windows 8 Question regarding MSDN product keys
I'm currently an MSDN subscriber. My subscription level allows me to "claim" numerous Multiple Activation keys for any version of Windows except for Windows 8/8.1 Pro. My friend provided a service for me and he knows I'm subscribed to MSDN. He said if I could hook him up with an activation...- MJSisco93
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Windows 8 Windows 8.1 clean install?
Hi I have a question. I bought my computer a few years ago. It came with windows xp, had a free upgrade to windows 7. I then purchased a windows 8 pro upgrade disk, installed that, and now I am running windows 8.1. Fast forward a few years, I've changed my computer case and lost everything...- ripper2124
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Windows 8 windows 8 pro for bootcamp
I wanna buy second license windows 8 pro 64 bit to install on bootcamp mac os mountain lion. So if i buy license and for some reason delete bootcamp partition if i create again windows 8 pro 64 bit Key have works? if someone knows!!! (sorry for my english).- Manolopoulos Apostolos
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Windows 7 I need a disc image of Windows 7 Home 64 bit for my daughter's laptop. (I have the activation key)
After trying every solution I can think of to boot my daughter's laptop, I've made my decision. I'm going to create a fresh install on a new, larger 640 gig drive. If that goes well, I told her that I would save what files I could from the corrupted drive. (I'll cross that bridge with her...- ejjames
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- 64-bit activation key clean install corrupted drive disk image file recovery home edition installation laptop windows 7
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Windows 7 Trouble with Windows 7 Activation After Changing Regions on Parallels Desktop
I work on a Mac. Recently (for online business purposes) I purchased Parallels in order to download Windows 7 Home Premium. This is where my problems started. I am a South African working in Korea. I could not download Windows 7 because I was told that my purchase would not be valid for that...- redchillipepper
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Windows 7 Windows is not authentic anymore!
Hi everybody! First of all, english is not my first language lol so please be indulgent :) 1 month before i changed my processor, RAM and alimentation. some weeks after windows added a black screen in background and said : windows is not authentic anymore please re-type the key or buy another...- septik
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Windows 7 Using a Virtual Machine to test an Activation Key?
Would it make any sense to install a copy of XP Professional (retail) in a virtual machine in order to test the Activation Key for authenticity? The reason I ask is that I purchased a used copy of XP Pro retail version for the key that I need to migrate my existing installation to the new pc...- amajamar
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Windows 7 can you reformat and reinstall Windows on the same HD after it's been activated?
Hello, I am using Windows 7 Pro and I've had it for a year and my computer is starting to run slow. I would like to reformat the HD and do a new install so it's will run fast again. Can I reformat the HD and reinstall Windows 7 using the same activation key? Or would I have to buy a new key?- crashjesse
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- activation key computer hard drive installation performance issues reformat reinstall system restore upgrade windows 7
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Windows 7 How can i downgrade from Win 7 Pro to XP Pro?
I have windows 7 Pro and i want to downgrade to XP Pro, because some uplications i use don't work ok with 7 even if i run it as compatible to XP. Any, i know that win 7 Pro can downgrate to XP Pro by using the same key, but i can not figure uot how. i try to install XP Pro using Win 7 key put...- AaLok
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How to reinstall Windows 7 Home Premium
What to do when an upgrade is reversed QUESTION I upgraded my HP netbook from Windows 7 Starter Edition to Home Premium. Following a fault, I returned the netbook to HP for repair. It came back fixed, but with the original Starter Edition installed. Can I reinstall my copy of Home Premium using...- News
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Windows 7 Upgrade or Full Version of Win 7 Ultimate
I have a multi-boot system w/ Windows XP-64, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3, and developers copy of Win 7 Ultimate provided by Microsoft for testing. It is a full version, but will go inactive soon. I've installed Windows 7 in a 300Gb partition but want to purchase the correct copy Upgrade or...- surquhart
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Windows 7 Buying the upgrade vs the sys builder's version ...
Well, I'm loving the stability and amzing performance increases I've had the pleasure of enjoying .. especially in games and media center. Heck even mundane tasks .. not to mention all the other great features in Windows 7! So basically I have a fairly simple question .. but for some reason it...- Jsh1284
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- activation key compatibility cost savings gaming hassle installation licensing media center performance pre-order questions system builder upgrade user experience windows 7 windows xp
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Windows 7 Windows 7 Activation Key --- Woops
Hi, I forgot to put the key in while I was installing and it skipped over it. Everytime I run certain programs (calc.exe for example) I have the damn Windows Genuine Notification garbage popup. How or where can I enter the key I have? Thanks- MChim
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Windows Vista Please advise. Install over current but other versionn
I could really use some good advice. Currently running Vista Ultimate, but no clue where my activation key is. Long story, but my system is cluttered with a lot of partially uninstalled apps. Now, I am seriously thinking of bidding on eBay for Win Vista Business. Questions: 1] If I don't...- MTHall51
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- activation key business cluttered system ebay installation reformat tutorial ultimate upgrade windows vista
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Windows 7 From WinXP to Windows 7, Via Vista. KEY HELP.
Yesterday, I spent the whole day downloading the new Windows 7. I was completely excited. Until, I started installing it. This is my problem. None of my keys are working. AND it is asking me for the activation keys, since it says it EXPIRED. ...I JUST GOT THIS TODAY, practically. Now, I'm...- ryonee
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- activation activation key backup browser error installation key restrictions support troubleshooting upgrade user issues windows 7 windows help windows vista windows xp
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Windows 7 Windows 7 direct link for key
I wrote up an article based on a post I saw at another forum. Anyway, this is how you get the key, though it still hasn't worked for me yet. First, off, go to http://technet.microsoft.com and sign in in the upper right corner Then you want to use either of these links: Link Removed -...- Matt
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- 32-bit 64-bit activation key direct link forum interchangeable invalid url refresh technet windows 7
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- Forum: Windows News