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Windows 7 Installation

  • 21-03-2012 2:42pm
    #1
    pat1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I purchased a windows 7 (w7) disc with licence key number and this replaced my vista on my hp pc.

    Unfortunately my hard drive needed to be replaced and I should be getting it back next week.

    I have been told that the vista is installed on my pc and I was wondering can I simply reinstall my w7 to replace vista.

    I do remember when I purchased this w7 it did say licensed for one computer ( although it will be the same computer for the re install).

    I don't want to wipe my vista during the windows 7 installation to then find w7 wont work due to a license problem.

    Would w7 see a new hard drive for a new computer,

    Many thanks in advance for any advice given,


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  • #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    OEM licenses are tied to the motherboard, so you will have no activation issues (or legal ones) re-installing Windows 7 once the motherboard is the same. If it won't activate online do it over the phone.

    Nick

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