is it possible to uninstall windows 7 from old computer so that I can

sonshi

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use the key on a new computer?

I recently did a Ivy Bridge build and went I used my product key to activate this new computer I get

The product key you typed cannot be used to activate Windows on this computer".

Currently the key is used on two computers, can I deactivate one of the computer and use the key on my new computer?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit SP1
Is the original computer an OEM brand?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
no I bought the key separately.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit SP1
Run this from an elevated cmd prompt on the old PC:

slmgr.vbs /upk

This will de-activate the old version.

If you want to check run:

slmgr.vbs /rearm

When you reboot it will prompt you to reactivate.

You should now be able to install and activate the new W7 install online.
If not just ring the MS toll free number.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
openSUSE 13.1 64bit
CPU
i7
Motherboard
Gigabyte UD5
Memory
6gb Gskill matched DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon HD4600
Sound Card
All onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2159v
Hard Drives
120gb Samsung SSD for the OS
2 * 1tb WD Caviar Black for storage
PSU
Corsair 750w
Case
Antec 920
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Aksas Nero
hi Nigsy

I got error "access denied; the requested action requires elevated privileges"
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit SP1
sonshi said:
hi Nigsy

I got error "access denied; the requested action requires elevated privileges"
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Open an elevated command prompt and run the command again.

1. Click Start Orb
2. In search box, type cmd
3. Right-click on cmd.exe, and choose 'Run as Administrator'
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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL SXPS 1640
OS
Windows 7 x64 Professional SP1
CPU
Intel C2D T9550 2.66 GHz @ 2.793 GHz (Thanks ThrottleStop!!)
Motherboard
Intel PM45
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 4670
Sound Card
CREATIVE XFI AUDIO NOTEBOOK
Monitor(s) Displays
16.1 WLED
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Seagate ST9500420AS 500GB (465GiBi) 7200 RPM Drive

External Drives:-
2 TB WD Essentials x 3
1 TB WD Mybook Gen 1
1 TB WD Mybook Gen 2
1 TB Seagate
1 TB Seagate
320 GB WD Scorpio Black (enclosed)
320 GB WD Scorpio Black (enclosed)
PSU
90W Dell Power Brick
Case
Dell Chassis
Cooling
Coolermaster Cooling Pad
Keyboard
Built-in backlighted Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless Mini Mouse
Internet Speed
4/0.5
Ok guys. What is going on???!!!

I uninstalled Windows 7 from my laptop, then tried to activate the product key on my new Ivy build, didn't work. Called M$ who told me that I can activate only one computer and I must uninstall both previous computers. So I did exact that.

Than I was finally able to activate my new computer. So after that I decided to try my luck with the same key on the old computers, and both of them WORKED! Now all three computers are activated on the same product key. And it's not even a family pack. All three systems are activated with unique Product ID.

Am I lucky or is M$ activation system flawed?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit SP1
The systems not flawed, but when you try to apply updates or need to run the 'Genuine validation thingy' (to give it it's technical name), I think that's when you will run into issues.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
openSUSE 13.1 64bit
CPU
i7
Motherboard
Gigabyte UD5
Memory
6gb Gskill matched DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon HD4600
Sound Card
All onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2159v
Hard Drives
120gb Samsung SSD for the OS
2 * 1tb WD Caviar Black for storage
PSU
Corsair 750w
Case
Antec 920
Cooling
Aksas Nero
sonshi said:
Ok guys. What is going on???!!!

I uninstalled Windows 7 from my laptop, then tried to activate the product key on my new Ivy build, didn't work. Called M$ who told me that I can activate only one computer and I must uninstall both previous computers. So I did exact that.

Than I was finally able to activate my new computer. So after that I decided to try my luck with the same key on the old computers, and both of them WORKED! Now all three computers are activated on the same product key. And it's not even a family pack. All three systems are activated with unique Product ID.

Am I lucky or is M$ activation system flawed?
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You're proclaiming your rather fortuitous situation on a forum that frowns upon any such actions with your product key that is meant to be used specifically on one computer at a time.

4) No discussion of piracy or anything illegal is allowed at all. Such as software, music, videos and other intellectual property violations.
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That being said, I haven't a clue myself...
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL SXPS 1640
OS
Windows 7 x64 Professional SP1
CPU
Intel C2D T9550 2.66 GHz @ 2.793 GHz (Thanks ThrottleStop!!)
Motherboard
Intel PM45
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 4670
Sound Card
CREATIVE XFI AUDIO NOTEBOOK
Monitor(s) Displays
16.1 WLED
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Seagate ST9500420AS 500GB (465GiBi) 7200 RPM Drive

External Drives:-
2 TB WD Essentials x 3
1 TB WD Mybook Gen 1
1 TB WD Mybook Gen 2
1 TB Seagate
1 TB Seagate
320 GB WD Scorpio Black (enclosed)
320 GB WD Scorpio Black (enclosed)
PSU
90W Dell Power Brick
Case
Dell Chassis
Cooling
Coolermaster Cooling Pad
Keyboard
Built-in backlighted Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless Mini Mouse
Internet Speed
4/0.5
well I have uninstalled windows 7 from my other two computers out of my respect for user agreement with MS. But I just find it weird that by changing the order of installations, different outcomes results.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit SP1
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