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‎02-27-2017 01:20 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Can I install windows 7 Genuine OS designed for Dell  on my HP laptop.

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‎02-27-2017 02:41 AM

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You've to ENTER product key printed in COA sticker of HP laptop while doing installation with plain Windows 7 installation media.

I told: you cannot use Dell recovery discs or OS disc with volume licence key for Dell in your HP laptop.

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‎02-27-2017 01:23 AM

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The OS disk i got have written For Distribution Only With a New Dell PC.

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‎02-27-2017 01:45 AM

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Hi,


No Microsoft windows licence is not transferable.

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mssmallbiz/2009/10/27/no-oem-microsoft-windows-licenses-cannot-be-t...


Regards

Visruth
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‎02-27-2017 02:06 AM

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did you mean the disk i have was already liscenced with Dell PC? and only be supported by Dell? It is still unopened, what if I try to install. does it cancel or notify me as not a genuine version. can u please tell me the consequences?

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‎02-27-2017 02:41 AM

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You've to ENTER product key printed in COA sticker of HP laptop while doing installation with plain Windows 7 installation media.

I told: you cannot use Dell recovery discs or OS disc with volume licence key for Dell in your HP laptop.

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‎02-27-2017 02:54 AM

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OH got it thanks.

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‎02-27-2017 03:03 AM

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You're welcome!

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