Using official backup windows 7 dvd

shawfield · 12 Jul 2011

Yes that's similar to my Microsoft backup DVD, although mine is green, not blue.
I don't have a sticker on my PC since I ordered the Win 7 online & the backup DVD was delivered later.

Thanks for reminding me that the original email had the product key in it

I've got it now after looking up the original 'digital river' order confirmation, although I've still not been asked to input it. I still wonder if these backup disks actually require the key though. Its certainly not normal to be able to 'escape' out of the installation without inputting it...is it ?

Just for the record 'theog'. I am not doing an illegal copy

DocBrown · 12 Jul 2011

Win7 install lets you not insert the KEY Code for a 30 trial, before it actually has to be activated.

Print out two (2) copies of your student Key Code & keep them in safe places

theog · 12 Jul 2011

Green is Home P.

shawfield · 12 Jul 2011

OK doc, thanks for that info.

I have it all ready for the inevitable 'knock at the door at dawn'

karlsnooks · 12 Jul 2011

shawfield,
There are several different ways to activate.

My favorite is
WIN + PAUSE/BREAK key combo

At the bottom you see a place to click to activate.

WIN is the key with the Microsoft flag on top.

shawfield · 12 Jul 2011

...& its done.

'Activation successful'

Thanks chaps.

karlsnooks · 12 Jul 2011

Great. Glad to hear that all's well.

Shadowjk · 13 Jul 2011

I am happy to hear your problem is sorted :)