About this tag
The tag 'legal copy' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about obtaining and using genuine, authorized versions of Microsoft Windows. Common topics include upgrading from a legal Windows 7 or Vista copy to Windows 10 for free, downloading a legal Windows 7 Professional from an authorized source, and replacing an invalid Windows installation with a valid product key without reinstalling. Users also seek advice on performing clean installs with upgrade media and troubleshooting issues like BSODs on legally licensed systems. The tag focuses on ensuring software authenticity and compliance with Microsoft licensing terms.
  1. Meneer van Beheer

    Windows 10 Must windows 7 or 8 be installed to get windows 10 for free?

    I have a legal version of windows 7 but I don't get it installed from scratch until the last updates on a HP Presario V6000. When an update of windows update is installed, the remainder of the updates fails due to the fact that windows update hangs. I tried several solutions from the internet...
    • Meneer van Beheer
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    • advice backup compatibility free upgrade hp pavilion installation issues legal copy operating system support system requirements tech solutions troubleshooting update upgrade upgrade rights user experience windows 10 windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. W

    Windows 7 Legal copy of Windows 7 P rofessional

    I bought a laptop from eBay that has a COA sticker. Where can I download a legal copy of Windows 7 P rofessional that is authorized by Microsoft as genuine? I know it is possible through a torrent but not recommended.
  3. D

    Windows 7 Install legal copy of win7 over a bad one

    Hello. A friend of mine have a pc with invalid windows 7 installtion (I get a message that that I may be a victim and so on...). I have a real original windows 7 pro copy that is still new and wasn't registered yet. Can I register the bad copy with the key of the good one so it will be legal...
    • donok
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    • activation corrupted installation installation legal copy license original version programs reinstall support windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Vista 64 bit to win7 64 bit

    Hi Guys i was a late adopter of vista 64bit home premium having bought it for a new machine i built a couple of months back. I got the free upgrade to Win7 with that version of vista of which i recieved in the post the other day. the version says for windows 7 upgrade option program. Now i...
    • 5teve
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    • 64-bit clean install installation legal copy media upgrade upgrade options user experience windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  5. R

    Windows 7 BSOD featuring nvstor.sys

    You can see rig specs below. I am using a legal copy of Vista Ultimate 32 bit SP1. I wiped a new drive then installed said OS. Before upgrading to SP1, I could not update at all. I was receiving some strange error that nobody and I mean nobody had a solution for, not even the wonderful people at...
    • Rick S.
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    • bsod driver irql driver issues error installation issues legal copy memory dump microsoft support nvstor.sys operating system performance issues sp1 system crash system specs troubleshooting update issues upgrade windows update windows vista
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)