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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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    • activation key genuine key installation key validation pc migration retail version testing key uninstall virtual machine windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Virtualization
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 notified me I have a pirate version

    Hi, My computer notified me last night that my version of Windows 7 Ultimate may be a pirated version! And I think it intends to shut windows down on my computer if I do not provide an Activation Key that it likes. I bought a Full install (OEM) version of Windows 7 Ultimate last night and...
    • snarils
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    • activation full install installation key validation oem piracy software licensing upgrade windows 7 windows ultimate
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. ObsidianShocker

    Windows 7 microsoft customer service review

    in my opinion sadly the only thing you will experience from microsoft hotline is a waste of your time, and / or money. my reasons were based on the following. i was transferred to three different reps, each of which i was asked my full name, phone number, email, edition of windows and reasons...
    • ObsidianShocker
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    • bios update consumer rights customer service dissatisfaction hotline key validation microsoft phone call problem resolution review support reps tech issues technical support time wasting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can you clean install over a W7 updated?

    Originally I "updated" my Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 Professional (student version). Unfortunately this seems to be a little unstable. Would I be able to insert my W7 Professional upgrade cd and then "custom" install over my partition that has my W7 professional on it already or would it say my...
    • sa330206
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    • clean install installation key validation operating system partition professional version unstable upgrade upgrade cd windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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