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Software which to check Product Key with Windows CD
Hi,
Is there any software which allows you to test if the Product Key will work with the Windows Installation CD before going through the entire method of installing.
Thanks
Hi,
Is there any software which allows you to test if the Product Key will work with the Windows Installation CD before going through the entire method of installing.
Thanks
There is no authorized tool available to check whether a particular key is valid or genuine prior to the install, you need to install win7 then input the key, then activate and validate online. And if you are thinking of keygens, forget it- its not possible.
If your product key has come from a legit source, that question should not arise.
By OEM windows keys, I presume you mean the sticker keys? If yes, they will work with a regular win7 dvd, rest assured.
There should be a COA sticker on the side of each machine (The sticker is your key) , If you have four different stickers, one on each machine then yes you can use one Windows 7 CD. Just install windows 7 on one computer at a time matching the right key to the computer windows is being installed to. Also you may have to visit each manufacturers site to obtain drivers specific to each model.
Edit: Bill2 beat me to the punch line
You dont need to waste money on buying a disk if you have legit sticker keys. Borrow a regular win7 dvd from a friend or download a clean image off the web, install the same edition that came preinstalled on that computer, then activate with the sticker key.
Thats the case with vista. XP is different because XP doesnt have generic disks, you need to get the exact same edition and preferrably the exact same SP.
For the Dell in your spec's you could:
How to use Dell Recovery, & how to order Recovery Disks.
Dell - Support
So I guess OEM Disc will ONLY work with a OEM COA?
And a Retail version of Windows 7 will only work with a retail version of COA?