Activating Windows 7 with retail product key


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    Windows 7 Professional RTM
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    Activating Windows 7 with retail product key


    My question is; are Windows 7 RTM retail product keys locked to a particular installation CD, or can they be used with any retail installation CD? (As long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition of course).
    Thanks in advance.
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    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    They may be used with any retail installation CD as long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition.
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    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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    qantasfly said:
    My question is; are Windows 7 RTM retail product keys locked to a particular installation CD, or can they be used with any retail installation CD? (As long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition of course).
    Thanks in advance.
    Keys are locked to version (ultimate, pro, etc) but not to a specific dvd.

    ken
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    Windows 7 Professional RTM
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    Tews said:
    They may be used with any retail installation CD as long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition.
    OK, thanks for your help.
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    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    Windows 7 Professional RTM
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    Tews said:
    We live but to serve...

    Welcome to SevenForums.
    Thanks for the welcome.

    I think I might get going on installing right away now! Will be good to finally have RTM.
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