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  1. Windows 8 10E for Media Centre add-on

    Neowin.net are running an article which has details on pricing for the Media centre add-on: Link Removed Reference: Windows 8 Media Center add-on to cost
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    Windows 7 Receiving Pirated Copy Warning on Windows 7: What Should I Do?

    my windows 7 came with my used computer. suddenly i am getting a notice my windows 7 may be a pirated copy. i changed no components to my computer. currently it seems to still be working (except background settings). it says i can't get updates. do i need to buy new windows 7 software...
  3. Windows 8 Can I do a clean install to a blank drive w/ a Win8 Upgrade?

    Ok, here's the answer... after a couple of E-mails & a long phone conversation w/ my cousin who works in Redmond, for MS, who was, actually on the Windows7 Build Team & is, obviously close, in his position, to what's what w/ Windows8. Furthermore, before we talked, on my behalf, he took the...
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    Windows 8 How to Obtain a Product Key for Activating Windows 8 After Downloading

    I recently downloaded Win8 from Windows site. Now I get a screen saying I must activate the account. I had factory installed Win7 before. How do I get a Product Key to activate my new Win8. The site says I can buy a new one. Why didn't they provide one when they allowed me to download Win8. How...
  5. Windows 7 reinstall windows on another computer

    Hi I have a dead laptop with windows 7 installed, can I install it on another computer with the same serial? If not how do I do it without having to buy a new copy of windows 7! Thanks
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    Windows 7 Can I Reuse My Windows 7 Disc for Oracle VM Installation?

    Hello Can I use my curent Win 7 os disc to install Win 7 in Oracle's vm box or is it one license one os? Thank you Peter
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    Windows 7 Can I add a second HD with my old Win7 OS (different license) to new computer to transfer data?

    Sorry for the long post, but wanted give all the background info. I have been temporarily relocated for work. As part of the relocation, I had my desktop computer shipped out to me. However, in the process of shipping, the computer was destroyed by UPS. I'm still waiting for a check after 34...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 switch from 32 bit to 64 bit.

    I have a computer that I bought refurbished and they loaded the 32 bit version of Windows Home Premium. I need to run the current version of Photoshop and it only runs on 64 bit. Need to do a clean install and I have no problem with that since their are very few programs on the computer. My...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 problem

    Been using Windows 8 since the consumer preview was released with no problems. All of a sudden this morning this message appeared "The license for this pre-released version of Windows has expired. You’ll need to enter a new product key to activate Windows. Until you activate, Windows will...
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    Windows 7 How do I contact Microsoft?

    I purchased Windows 7 pro and I have a license that lets me install it on three different computers. 2 of the computers are not longer running and I need to reinstall it on two of my new computers. I need to reset the key to enable that but I am not sure who to talk to to make that happen or...
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    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...
  12. Windows 7 Will new motherboard void my copy of W7

    I have a damaged PCIx16 slot & need to replace my motherboard, when I re-install W7 will it see my mobo as a whole new machine (1 copy per machine) and reject my W7 serial when it tries to activate online? Could someone help clarify this for me please.
  13. Windows 7 FREE! ESET Smart Security for 6 months for UK

    If you live in the UK you can get your hands on a free 6 months licence for ESET's Smart Internet Security 5 if you're quick. Check it out at ESET UK
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    Windows 7 Can an upgraded Win xp disc be used on two computers? Or Win 7 without the Xp product key?

    Hello there. My younger brother did format his PC-computer in order to install Win xp, but he don't know where the product key is. I did upgrade my Win xp with Win 7 and own both discs. And I want to loan either disc to my brother BUT 1. Can my brother install Win Xp and not use the...
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    Windows 7 Seeking Windows 7 Ultimate KMS Activator: Urgent Help Needed!

    PLEASE help me I need a Windows 7 Kms activator.... Does anyone please have one that I can have I desperately need one... For Windows 7 Ultimate I cant find them any were online!!!!
  16. Windows 8 Windows 8 To Fight Piracy With the Cloud

    MrSeb writes "With the latest Windows 8 build (8064) that has been delivered to Intel, it's clear that the company is taking strides to make sure that its upcoming OS isn't quite so easy to pirate. For starters, the generic volume license keys that were so easily exploited during the early days...
  17. Windows 7 Windows Not Genuine Error on New Laptop: What to Do?

    I bought my laptop a month ago and from 2 days appears that the copy of windows is not a genuine one...I'm so confused!!! What should I do?????:confused:
  18. Windows 7 Reinstalling Windows 7 on another computer.

    Greetings, I installed Windows 7 on one of my computers. I have another computer running Vista. Can I uninstall Windows 7 on my first computer and then reinstall Windows 7 on my other computer? Thanks in advance for your help and support. lrcite
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    Windows 7 Win 7 Pro License on Home Primium Install

    I currently have Vista Home Primium 32 installed on a laptop. I want to take advantage of the MS student discount but they only offer Windows 7 Professional. There is no upgrade path other than a clean install for Vista Home Primium to Win 7 Pro. If I do an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Primium...
  20. Windows 7 Google – Child P_o_r_n Collector Extraordinaire!

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