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‎02-15-2017 01:17 AM

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Hi, I need to re-install Windows 7 Home premuim edition on my PC because I have a Product key sticker beside case. and I have a few question.

 

1. some PC have recovery drive but after I used it product key in PC (I check from script ) mismatch sticker. Why ? and Is it valid license ?

2. if I re-install OS and fill product key beside case. Is it valid license ?

3. It have a Microsoft office starter in recovery image. Is it valid license ?

 

Actually, I worry about valid license so much. I hope someone comfirm me about this issue. 

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‎02-15-2017 03:07 AM

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As long as you used the original recovery manager that was on the hard disk you should not have a problem activating the OS license.

 

Use the activate by telephone method. 

https://www.google.nl/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=windows+7+how+to+activat...


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‎02-15-2017 03:57 AM

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bad luck, I'm already format recovery drive. Can I re-install OS form other source then active via product key sticker ?

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‎02-15-2017 04:04 AM

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Yes.

 

You can download an ISO image from Microsoft and create an installation flash drive.  see the following link.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

 

Once you have installed Windows 7, you should be able to use the telephone activation method to activate the license of the operating system.


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‎02-15-2017 07:33 AM

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I got this error

"The product key you entered appears to be for software pre-installed by the device manufacturer. Please contact the device manufacturer for software recovery options."

 

What should I do ?

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‎02-15-2017 07:57 AM - edited ‎02-15-2017 07:59 AM

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Hi, @GumVillain :

 

This site claims to have genuine, unadulterated W7 ISO files for download.

 

https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-iso-download-tool

 

Click on the link labeled Windows ISO Downloader.exe

 

You can use either the:

 

Win 7 Home Premium/Pro (as applicable) SP1 or the (Retail version, but the OEM key on your PC's case will work with it)

 

Win 7 Home Premium/Pro (as applicable) SP1 COEM (This version would be for what HP would have used--System Builder)

 

N is for European Union (EU) countries.

 

K is for South Korean markets.

 

You can use this tool to transfer the ISO file to a 4 GB USB flash drive or DVD.

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

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