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| 1246283 | 2011-11-30 03:56:00 | I have a upgrade copy of Win7 32 bit.....and want to re-install, but I don't want to have to install XP, then install win7.......is there a way I can install a fresh copy, but use my Product Key?? | Camiron (7092) | ||
| 1246284 | 2011-11-30 04:41:00 | Just do the install as normal, Setup will detect the old copy of Windows 7 before you format. :) (Proceed at your own risk though :xmouth:) |
pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 1246285 | 2011-11-30 06:22:00 | hmmm, I was thinking that you could just download a copy of win7, but use your own cd key | Camiron (7092) | ||
| 1246286 | 2011-11-30 06:38:00 | hmmm, I was thinking that you could just download a copy of win7, but use your own cd key That wouldn't work, it's the key that determines the type of installation, not the disc. |
pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 1246287 | 2011-11-30 07:12:00 | so how do technicians install windows without your disc?? | Camiron (7092) | ||
| 1246288 | 2011-11-30 07:23:00 | Its probably on a restore partition (if you brought a system with windows on it) | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1246289 | 2011-11-30 07:45:00 | so how do technicians install windows without your disc?? Trade secret :p Not really -- theres several ways, one way is to make a universal DVD that will take any key for any version. What you do is put in your DVD into the Drive. Then make a ISO from that DVD, an easy way is to install ISO recorder (isorecorder.alexfeinman.com) -- then right click on the DVD drive, create image from CD/DVD. once you have a ISO created - then run EICFG removal utility (code.kliu.org) through the ISO. This will remove the restrictions, then using your ISO recording software you burn the ISO file to a DVD. Now when you install windows you will be given the option to install what ever version of Windows you have the key for, Eg: Home Screen shot as well as tool (www.mydigitallife.info). The Key MUST match the version, so don't go trying to install ultimate, it wont work or activate. Sometimes they dont alway activate, but you can normally phone activate. Installing windows is easy - its knowing what to do when everything turns pear shaped - that can be harder :nerd: |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1246290 | 2011-11-30 07:46:00 | www.sevenforums.com www.winsupersite.com I can vouch for Wainuitechs method, works brilliantly :). |
feersumendjinn (64) | ||
| 1246291 | 2011-12-06 05:52:00 | Hey all, just followed your steps. and got the "The product key does not match current Windows SKU" What do i do now?? Ive started windows without it. What Now?? |
Camiron (7092) | ||
| 1246292 | 2011-12-06 06:23:00 | Hey all, just followed your steps. and got the "The product key does not match current Windows SKU" What do i do now?? Ive started windows without it. What Now?? Which instructions ?? The ones I posted, I've never seen fail. If you use the instructions I gave along with the ei.cfg Removal Utility that removes all restrictions, which looks like what you a are getting. You can install W7 without a product key, but its only going to work for 30 days if you do that, then a legit key for the version you have must be entered. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
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