Windows 7: Quick question regarding install media and keys

Hi,

I'm just looking for a bit of information here, but I have a friend that wants their laptop formatted and re-installed. Unfortunately they don't have any install media.

I was just wondering if just getting the installation media from digitalriver and using the key under the laptop would work, provided I install the same version as the one that was previously installed on the laptop (or, in other words, the version stated on the sticker). Just making sure since I don't want to do something on someone else's computer that wouldn't work.

Thanks!

Yeah, you can do that. You may have to call microsoft to activate but that's no big deal.

Here's a tutorial that should help you out as well,

Clean Install : Factory COA Activation Key

I'm sure Greg will be along with more info as well.

Thanks! I just needed confirmation of what I was thinking. I also already had some experience with the phone activation when I needed to activate my own key on my laptop with my retail install, as some here will probably remember.

You're welcome, we'll be here if you have any other questions.