Product Key Question


  1. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #1

    Product Key Question


    On the back of my computer there is a sticker with the Microsoft Product Key. On the Windows Experience Index Page there is an OEM product number
    xxxxx-oem-xxxxxxx-xxxxx.

    Will any of these numbers be required when I clean install with Windows 7 upgrade disc, in Oct?

    Based upon what I know, I think that the only number that I will need is the key number of the upgrade disc.
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  2. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    No, you old numbers won't be required. You will be required to have your old operating system installed and activated. Once you purchase or receive your Windows 7 disc, you will get a new product key that you will use during the new install.
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  3. Posts : 105
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Retail RTM, Ubuntu 9.10
       #3

    You would only need that number if you uninstalled win 7 and wanted to install your previous OS

    sry, for the repeat answer
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks, both, for your help. Each answer provided needed information.
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