My computer has been saying it needs activation, so i tried to activate it with the product key under my computer (for a windows 7 home premium) and it wont work, my computer says it uses windows 7 ultimate and i dont know how to change it.
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The user is experiencing activation issues with their Windows 7 Home Premium key, but their computer is currently running Windows 7 Ultimate, causing confusion. A response suggests backing up files, formatting, and reinstalling Windows 7 Home Premium using the original key, or alternatively, purchasing a valid Windows 7 Ultimate license. The overall tone indicates troubleshooting steps and advice on resolving the OS activation problem.
The user is experiencing activation issues with their Windows 7 Home Premium key, but their computer is currently running Windows 7 Ultimate, causing confusion. A response suggests backing up files, formatting, and reinstalling Windows 7 Home Premium using the original key, or alternatively, purchasing a valid Windows 7 Ultimate license. The overall tone indicates troubleshooting steps and advice on resolving the OS activation problem.
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option 1, back up your files and format the system back to blank then install Windows 7 home using the key printed on the machine... finding an iso may take some time.
option 2, pay for a Windows 7 Ultimate... they go for about $50 new and I'd advoid getting a second hand one because the key may not be freed up.
option 2, pay for a Windows 7 Ultimate... they go for about $50 new and I'd advoid getting a second hand one because the key may not be freed up.