software licensing

I accidently downloaded the Windows 7 Professional checked/debug build from the MSDNAA, as opposed to the regular retail (free) version. I have the product key for the checked/debug build version, would the product key from that work on the retail version? I only get one download of windows 7...

Getting ready to pull the trigger on around 700 licenses for Windows 7 Pro 64-bit. What will I need after I Ghost a machine with Windows 7 in order to activate these licences? I have read that you can actually setup a licensing/activation server?

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I'll begin by apologizing if this isn't in the right forum, though when I read the description, it says for threads that don't fit any specific sub-forum underneath, so I chose this one, and I used google prior to posting this. I was wondering if one, I can have my Kaspersky AV to run on more...

After an update on the computer from windows, it now says that it is not a genuine copy of windows. I have windows 7 ultimate 64bit. i tried to do a system restore to a few days ago. still didn't fix anything. i downloaded the MGADiag.exe tool and here is what it spit out. I looked around...

Chrome operating system (OS) will be able to run applications from other operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. The procedure is a relatively simple technical solution, though one which has practical limitations. The Chrome operating system, which has been released in a form developers...

Hello, sincere apologies if you know the answer was somewhere in the forum - I just wanted to be really sure that I am doing the right thing. Firstly I'm obsessed with the legal part - I want to leave the shady business behind and have only non-pirated versions on our computers, secondly (tbh...

A few months ago, i heard about the student Windows 7 Upgrade deal, and decided to take advantage of it. I had Vista Home Premium 32-bit and tried to upgrade to 7 Home Premium 32-bit, but it didn't work properly. I downloaded the upgrade and tried to install it, but before it finished...

Hi, My computer notified me last night that my version of Windows 7 Ultimate may be a pirated version! And I think it intends to shut windows down on my computer if I do not provide an Activation Key that it likes. I bought a Full install (OEM) version of Windows 7 Ultimate last night and...

I have two .edu email accounts, but when I placed the 2nd order through the student program (741) I realized I was still logged into the same email address. So, now I have bought two Windows 7 on the same email account, whereas it says you are only allowed to have one per .edu email address...

The short of this post is that Windows 7 Enterprise updates by default expecting a KMS server. I don't have one. I had to go through Microsoft Tech Support to change the key from KMS to MAK and then I could activate my copy of Windows 7. I am glad I didn't reinstall. My installation disk...

Question? Can anyone purchace, and use a Microsoft OEM System Builder License? Instead of building a system for someone (customer), and do it for your self? Reason why I ask is because NewEgg has Win 7 System Bulder OS's for cheaper than regular. Why can't I purchase that if I wanted and build a...

I can not find the answer I wanted about the Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade. I ordered the Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional anytime upgrade and wanted to know the following: Does this mean that the next time I needed to reinstall Windows 7 on my laptop, I can use my Windows 7 Home Premium...

Hello! I just downloaded Windows 7 professional 64bit from Microsofts UK student site (ie I got it for £30) it downloaded a file, (DLMWin7Pro64UK.exe) in which I promptly double clicked on. That opened, unpacked "expandedSetup" folder and begun the installation process. So far...

Morning All I'm looking for a little help, i have been asked to create an image on windows 7 that will be deployed through the company i work for, but installed at the suppliers end then shipped to the end user directly. I have created the image which is ready to go and will be using Ghost to...

Anyone know the difference between the two, aside from the $140 price difference, and no Microsoft support on the OEM version?

Hi, I just joined these forums to ask this important question, and if this goes somewhere elde, I am very sorry. I am looking to take advantage of that Student Discount for Windows 7, but I would be using it on a build I'm working on, and I dont have any other OS disks or anything like that...

is it CableLabs? the ones who claim that only certain PC's can be "Certified" Digital Cable ready? Digital cable ready doesn't mean anything other than a small flag has been added to a BIOS that enables OCUR. from everything I've read, it can be added to any BIOS. Is it ATI the one and...