Hello. Its that time of year where I would like to reinstall windows and reformat the SSD. I would like to save myself some time by getting a Win7 SP1 media refresh disc, but last time I tried that, it would not take the product key from my original disk. Any ideas? Or do I have a long day ahead of me?
Did you have an issue with a computer name giving an error? I understand that's what the Media Refresh version addresses. I don't know the answer to your question.
1) Click Start, and in the Search box type: slui.exe 4
2) Next press the 'ENTER' key
3) Select your 'Country' from the list.
4) Choose the 'Phone Activation' option.
5) Stay on the phone (do not select/press any options) and wait for a person to help you with activation.
6) Explain your problem clearly to the support person.
The problem is. I have an original Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Disc. However. I realise that you can obtain a Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 media refresh disc. That should reduce install times. I tried burning the latter ISO onto a disc and tried installing with that. But I need a product key. It won't take my product key from my original disc.
You don't seem to get it. I have the original disc. This is without sp1. Therefore if I try to use the updated ISO. It doesn't take the original key!
I just get that it won't activate.
No. I haven't done the reinstall yet. But I want to make sure this is going to work before I do it
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