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Win7 volume licence back to stand alone

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  • 11-10-2017 11:57am
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    KAGY
    Registered Users Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭


    Hi. An organisation is passing on some PCs that originally had an OEM install of windows 7 on them but then wiped and reinstalled with the organisations volume licence as part of a general IT update.

    They are now being passed on, completely wiped / formatted.

    Will I be able to reinstall win 7 using the original licence key on the sticker? I have the installation DVD ISO legally downloaded from Microsoft a few years back.


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    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    Yes.


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    Xterminator
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    word of warning here.

    the licence key on the pc/laptop is going to be for a specific version of windows. EG win 7 ultimate or Enterprise or professional (as its a business pc).

    So the windows disk you have must match the key. you cannot install ultimate with a professional key and vice versa.


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    KAGY
    Registered Users Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭KAGY


    Xterminator wrote: »

    So the windows disk you have must match the key. you cannot install ultimate with a professional key and vice versa.
    I have the ultimate iso, but iirc there's a config file where you can change the install type (easiest if you make a bootable USB). Sure Google will tell me.
    But you just reminded me: I better check its the right 32/64 bit version


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