My disk and his activation key?

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  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
       #1

    My disk and his activation key?


    I'm sure this has been asked before but I can't find anything on it.

    My friend is building a new computer and wants to re use his HDD. He currently has an AMD set up, and is moving to all intel. Well I know he'll have to reformat his HDD essentially wiping all the data and having to re install windows 7.

    My question is, can we use my windows 7 disk that I used for my PC, but use his activation key that is on the sticker on his pre build machine?

    Will these work together?
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  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #2

    Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

    Have a look at this tutorial, because this method ensures he has his own copy of Windows 7, providing it is the same version as the one linked to his product key.

    Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
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  3. Posts : 446
    windows 7 Pro 64Bit
       #3

    Yes, only if the version of Windows on the sticker matches the version on your disk. For example if his key is for Home Premium your disk would need to be home premium as well.
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  4. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Awesome thanks for the fast response. This was a lot more clear than /g/.
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  5. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #5

    cashcow said:
    Awesome thanks for the fast response. This was a lot more clear than /g/.
    ???

    I mentioned the method in my post because that way you'd have your own copy of Windows.

    If you borrow a DVD and need to reinstall at any time you'd have to try a borrow a disc again.

    Far better I feel to have your own copy.
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  6. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Ah so that method you posted basically puts a factory installed OS at your disposal on a disk whenever you need it?
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  7. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #7

    Yes, that's why I posted the link in the hope you'd at least read it. :)

    It will in effect be a clean install of Windows without all the factory bloatware.

    Just be aware you'll be relying on Windows updates and the hardware manufacturers for the drivers.
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  8. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Sweet. I'll download it and put it on a disk for my friend then. Thanks for the help!
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  9. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #9

    You're very welcome.

    Please follow the instructions in the tutorial carefully and post back if you have problems.

    The important thing to remember is to download the correct version i.e. if your product key is for Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit, then you need to download that exact version ISO.
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  10. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Ya I got the right one. Home premium 64 bit English.

    You will definitely hear from me again if I can't figure it out.
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