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Which OS to choose
I am somewhat confused about the different versions of Windows 7 OS. In the clean install tutorial there is a link to https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/techno...-download-tool. On this page it lists:
Windows 7 Editions and Languages
S: Starter Edition
HB: Home Basic Edition
HP: Home Premium Edition
P: Professional Edition
U: Ultimate Edition
N: without Media Player
K: optional 3rd party media and messaging software
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
GG: Get Genuine Kit
32: 32 bit Edition
64: 64 bit Edition
When you download the tool in order to download the appropriate OS you must choose from the above list. This is where it gets fuzzy for me. Most computers I come into contact with are ones that are purchased with the OS already installed. An example would be a Dell computer that was purchased with Windows 7 Home premium installed. Like one someone purchased from a store. I would assume I would need to download the "OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer". I try to download from the Microsoft site but there is always an issue with the Product Key which by the way is a valid key. Microsoft told me I have to contact the manufacture of the computer since they installed it. The manufacture tells me I must order the recovery CDs but only the registered owner can do that.
All I want to do is reload the OS and validate it so it is legal. I know this may be simple but its not for me. Can some one elaborate on this process?