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The tag 'legal installation' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about verifying whether a Windows installation is properly licensed and activated. Users seek advice on confirming the legitimacy of installations performed by technicians, especially when no product key is provided. Topics include transitioning from a legal Windows 8.1 to a pirated Windows 7 and then back to a legal Windows 10, with questions about BIOS-embedded keys and activation processes. The content focuses on troubleshooting activation issues and understanding how to ensure a Windows installation is legal, often involving OEM licenses, product keys, and Microsoft's activation policies.
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Windows 10 Activation of Windows 10 Pro
I just had my computer repaired and the technician put in Windows 10 Pro. I get a message saying to go to settings to activate windows. I do not have a product key. The technician said it will kick in in 3 to 4 days. I asked him if this was a legal installation and he said he bought it at Best...- oohbabee
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Windows 10 From legal Win8 to pirated Win7 now want to legal Win10
Hello! I won a year ago a notebook with official Win8.1 in it, but I did not like it and as it it lowend notebook the performance was bad, so ma mate advised me to give there Win7 but ofc it was pirated version. But now with the arrival of Win10 I would like to install that. But I would like to...- Peternovak
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- bios installation guide legal installation low-end notebook piracy product key upgrade windows 10 windows 7 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support