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Discussions about software keys on WindowsForum.com cover compatibility between different key sources and installation media. Users ask whether a Digital River key, often purchased at a discount, will activate a retail DVD copy of Windows. The tag focuses on practical activation scenarios, including 32-bit versus 64-bit versions and cross-licensing between digital downloads and physical discs. Common themes include verifying key legitimacy, matching key types to installation media, and troubleshooting activation failures. While not exhaustive, the tag reflects real user concerns about mixing OEM, retail, and digital license keys.
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    Windows 7 Mystery registry change upon change of account type

    Can anyone point me to documentation of the effect wherein HKCU registry keys showing to regedt32 and apps change when the user's account type is changed? A user of account type Standard installed an app which created some config keys, and regedt32 showed these keys fine, under...
    • chrisjj
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    • administrator application behavior configuration data loss documentation hkey_current_user operating system permissions regedit registry security software key standard user troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can DIgital River Key work on DVD copy from retail???

    I bought the $49 versions from Amazon back in July and got them and also bought like 3 different keys from digital river from $29.99, student price. Will a key for a "32 bit" version from Digital river work on a "32 bit" DVD retail copy??? Just wondered if anyone has tried it out.
    • Jeffyo
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    • 32-bit amazon digital river dvd installation issues key compatibility retail version software key student fee user experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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