Is it possible to sell a used windows 7 disk?

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  1. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
       #1

    Is it possible to sell a used windows 7 disk?


    Hi,

    I have a windows 7 home disc which I have installed on my desktop machine. I am not actively using this machine any more and will probably install Linux on it, have no use for the disk and would like to sell this disk.

    Is this possible? How would I got about de-registering the disk?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2

    Hi there .... If its an OEM copy no you cant sell it ... How ever if is Retail then no bother .....
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  3. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    If this is a retail disk, you may sell it once all trace of the original installation is removed from any system it is currently installed on, even if it is not used. The buyer will likely have to activate by telephone, as your installation will be retained in the MS database, until it is actioned at Microsoft, and they should be made aware of this. To comply with the MS EULA you should include all original packaging including the Certificate of authenticity.

    If this is a pre-installed or purchased OEM copy it may only be sold with the complete system it is installed on
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  4. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    It's a retail disk so that's should be easy enough then. Awesome, thanks guys!
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  5. Posts : 5,440
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #5

    Interesting to hear how you get on selling it. I wonder what the demand is now for used Win 7 Discs!
    Please report back when the deed is done (I'm not asking how much you eventually get for it just what sort of response you get!)
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  6. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Yeah I will let you know, I am hoping for £40. Worst part is when I bought it I installed it without realising home doesn't have Remote Desktop so ended up having to upgrade on-line to Ultimate. Very expensive exercise.
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  7. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #7

    Would have been a lot cheaper to grab yourself a copy of Teamviewer - More advanced than remote desktop - free for personal use - cheaper than the ultimate upgrade if for business

    Probably a bit late now
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  8. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Yeah I use Remmina now, also free, but yes it is too late
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  9. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #9

    Considering win-7 home premium fresh install disks are at tigerdirect for 99 u.s. I can't see anyone actually buying a used disk from someone other than a reputable company,
    One is usually born every second/ minute but it's still very iffy at best ?
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  10. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Whatevs, if there no takers I'll put it on freecycle.org I just want rid
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