Hello guys I need my windows 7 ultimate cd back tried using microsoft's tool to download it from their software download page with my key but it does not work yes i bought it legit i dont know why its not working appreciate all of the help that can be provided
Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
Have you contacted the source of the initial purchase ?
Did it come preinstalled on a new machine... ?
You can`t use an oem key to download windows 7 from that site, it has to be a retail key, that site is useless.
You`ll have to use other methods to download a copy of Ultimate, but without a key, how will you activate it on moms PC ?
You need to re install the OS that came with moms PC using the key on her COA to activate it, or buy windows 7 oem from Newegg. Or Windows 10
Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows - Newegg.com
Hi,
Yep you also can not move a oem key to another machine
You'll have to contact the computer manufacture or just go to Amazon/ Newegg and buy a new oem/ system builders copy which will come with a new key.
But will need to be clean installed.
You could also create a universal install disc, but that would still mean you need a Home Premium or Professional disc to start with.
Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create
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