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The tag clone operating system covers discussions about duplicating a Windows installation to another computer, often to avoid reinstalling the OS and software. In the context of Windows 7 Pro, users ask whether they can copy a hard drive from one PC to another and then change the product key to activate the second copy. This involves hardware cloning, product key changes, and activation considerations. The tag is relevant for those seeking to replicate a configured Windows system across multiple machines while maintaining proper licensing.
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    Windows 7 Win 7 Pro Question about changing product Key

    I am building 2 computers exactly the same. I have purchased 2 copies of Windows 7 pro I have installed one copy Windows 7 Pro and all of my programs and data files on the first computer and activated it. After I get the second computer built I would like to avoid re-installing everything on...
    • awbarnett
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    • activation clone operating system computer data transfer hard drive installation microsoft licensing product key tech support windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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