Activation error


  1. plays2
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    Activation error


    I just recently installed ubuntu (linux) to my computer and i hated it so i re-installed windows........but when i typed in my activation code it bassically said it couldnt activate my windows because my serial number was only for updating not a fresh install.....what should i do?
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Plays2, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    With a upgrade copy of Windows 7, you would need to use one of the options in the tutorial below to do a clean install with it instead.

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

    Hope this helps,
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