COA is certificate of authenticity.simply your key is certified by microsoft as genuine and you can use it on your pc.Download windows 7 iso of your version an do clean install as per Gregrocker tutorial.follow the steps to install on ssd. all the best
Look this tutorialClean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.Just download right windows 7 iso from the link provided in above tutorial and make bootable windows 7 iso using tools like Rufus etc.It is simple.
What is the Windows Certificate of Authenticity?
The above will help you understand. Right from the horses mouth.
now i got a serius problem.
i installed the win 7 on my SSD, and re-plug my HDD, and i saw that the pc is starting from my SSD.
so i formated my old HDD, and now, when i restart the pc, and error accourd. 0xc000000f.
pls help me.. its a big issue for me
did you followed the postInstalling W7 on an ssd without deleting previous install "installing w7 on ssd without removing previous install " that i said before.ok no problem follow this Think Like A Computer | FREE training resources, articles and How-to's on computers and IT networking there you can find article on "how fix boot bcd error xc00000f".read the comments before doing.do it carefully .read both post well.
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One word of caution dont defragment ssd at any cost.
look this article 6 Things You Shouldn
congrats please explain what solved your problem ? and mark as solved so others will benefit.:)
bios still recognize the old HDD, so i switched it.
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