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    Windows 7 Counterfiet Notice after Update

    I'm new here so not sure if this is the right place but am hoping someone can help me out. I bought what appeared to be a genuine Windows 7 Pro from Craiglist to save some money - it was shrinkwrap and had a COA outside. I installed this on a new laptop I got for my sister oversees. It installed...
    • win7newbee
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    • activation coa common issues counterfeit craiglist genuine software help request license issues new user os installation piracy product key recourse tech support troubleshooting user experience virtual machine windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. Windows 7 displays "Windows is not Genuine" with an error code of 0x80070005

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    • 0x80070005 activation error genuine license issues security software troubleshooting windows 7
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  3. Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Business, Windows 7,

    Describes an issue that occurs if you install Windows Vista Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 by using volume-licensed media, and the activation wizard cannot connect to a Key Management Service host computer. Provides two methods to resolve this issue Link Removed
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    • activation activation issues business enterprise error message installation media key management kms license issues resolution methods troubleshooting volume licensing windows 7 windows server windows vista
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 changing hardware and windows 7 retail

    I wish to purchase Windows 7 in the near future, I will also be upgrading my motherboard and CPU when I have the money but I am worried if I purchase and install Windows 7, then upgrade my hardware months later will I have problems with license thinking it is a new computer. Am I right in...
    • paulb
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    • computer cpu hardware upgrade installation license issues motherboard purchasing retail version upgrade windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows Vista Key on Laptop

    Im wondering this question. If I lost my recovery disks and partition for windows vista since im soon getting windows 7 will i be able to download a like retail disk image of vista home premium from a torrent and use the laptop key on the bottom. The one on that sticker. Will it work like it...