Windows 7: Using official backup windows 7 dvd

shawfield · 12 Jul 2011

Yes that's similar to my Microsoft backup DVD, although mine is green, not blue.
I don't have a sticker on my PC since I ordered the Win 7 online & the backup DVD was delivered later.

Thanks for reminding me that the original email had the product key in it :-) I've got it now after looking up the original 'digital river' order confirmation, although I've still not been asked to input it. I still wonder if these backup disks actually require the key though. Its certainly not normal to be able to 'escape' out of the installation without inputting it...is it ?

Just for the record 'theog'. I am not doing an illegal copy :-)

DocBrown · 12 Jul 2011

Windows 7 install lets you not insert the KEY Code for a 30 trial, before it actually has to be activated.

Print out two (2) copies of your student Key Code & keep them in safe places

theog · 12 Jul 2011

Green is Home P.

shawfield · 12 Jul 2011

OK doc, thanks for that info.

I have it all ready for the inevitable 'knock at the door at dawn' :-)

karlsnooks · 12 Jul 2011

shawfield,
There are several different ways to activate.

My favorite is
WIN + PAUSE/BREAK key combo

At the bottom you see a place to click to activate.

WIN is the key with the Microsoft flag on top.

shawfield · 12 Jul 2011

...& its done.

'Activation successful'

Thanks chaps.

karlsnooks · 12 Jul 2011

Great. Glad to hear that all's well.

Shadowjk · 13 Jul 2011

I am happy to hear your problem is sorted

Windows 7: Using official backup windows 7 dvd

Using official backup windows 7 dvd problems?