Can my friend use my Windows 7 CD to install in his system?

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  1. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
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    Can my friend use my Windows 7 CD to install in his system?


    My friend needs to install Windows 7 and wanted to know if he can use mine or copy it for his system. I am not sure if this is legal or if will even work. Any help will be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #2

    No, that is illegal and you can get into considerable trouble by doing it. Also, if the key is used on several computers it will be deactivated.

    Regards....Mike Connor
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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    If he has his own product key, he can. Else it is what Mike said.
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  4. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks. That is what I thought. :)
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  5. Posts : 66
    windows 7
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    MY friend had a windows 7 home premium genuine version but after he install the ubuntu on his lap he can not recovery windows it say the recovery partition is missing if there a way to install windows 7 home premium using ultimate disk so he has a own genuine home premium key
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  6. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #6

    If he has a valid key that will work.

    Regards....Mike Connor
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  7.    #7

    You can borrow a Win7 DVD, extract the ISO (image file) using ImgBurn, then run the ei.cfg Removal Tool to unlock all versions: Ei.cfg Removal Utility Lets You Use Any Product Key With Your Windows 7 Disc

    Now use ImgBurn at 4x speed to burn to DVD an all-versions installer to install with the Product Key on COA sticker. http://download.cnet.com/ImgBurn/300...-10847481.html

    Here are tips for getting a purrfect factory-OEM clean reinstall: re-install windows 7

    This is absolutely legal since Win7 and your computer are your property and you have the right to the cleanest possible install of the best OS ever. Manufacturers no longer provide a clean-copy Install DVD to enforce the sponsor's bloatware which provides their profit margin but impinges on Win7 performance. Here are tips to clean up a factory bloatware install until you can clean reinstall: HP laptop has used up all four primary partitions
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  8. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
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    gregrocker said:
    This is absolutely legal since Win7 and your computer are your property
    Hmmm...that is not the case, you don't own windows 7, you have merely paid for a licence to use it.

    I don't suppose it will cause a problem as long as you use legal discs and keys, but it is a shaky argument legally.

    Regards....Mike Connor
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  9. Posts : 4,517
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #9

    Not really.
    If you have a legitimate key to activate with ..
    You can borrow anyones DVD to install the OS. So long as you you have a legit Key, thats all that matters.


    They only thing you must be mindful of, is your key must match the type installed, Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate etc.

    If it doesn't, follow Gregs tip & install the one you want.
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  10. Posts : 189
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #10

    he can use it, but will need a product key or "loader" to activate, so in simple terms just with your disc no.
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