No activation key available for Win 7 Ultimate update

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  1. Posts : 199
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    No activation key available for Win 7 Ultimate update


    I used to have Win 7 Home Premium till it got a bit corrupted a few weeks ago so upgraded to Win 7 Ultimate. All worked fine then the Windows 30 day trial appeared so changed to that. I'd also read about the not genuine version and even though I had the black screen I was still able to use it as before so no problem.

    Out of curiosity I thought I'd find out what they were charging anyway but got no further as the page was no longer available, so presumably Windows are no longer offering the chance to buy the key ?

    Is there a work around option anywhere ?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #2

    Hi Arcadian,

    The Product Key that you have for your Windows 7 Home Premium will only work with that version of Windows! You will probably be better off just re-installing Windows 7 Home Premium and using your Current Product Key.

    I hope this helps!
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  3. Posts : 199
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Unfortunately I bought it s/hand off my reliable PC repair guy after he'd overhauled it 7 or 8 years ago, however he never said anything about a key so I've always assumed everything was ok.
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  4. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #4

    Hi Arcadian,

    Arcadian said:
    Unfortunately I bought it s/hand off my reliable PC repair guy after he'd overhauled it 7 or 8 years ago, however he never said anything about a key so I've always assumed everything was ok.
    Is the Product Key on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop or in the battery compartment?

    You could use Magic Jelly Bean to find your Product Key: Magic Jelly Bean

    You could also use Belarc Advisor to find your Product Key: Belarc Advisor

    I hope this helps!
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  5. Posts : 199
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks found it underneath so what's next ?
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  6. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #6

    Hi Arcadian,

    Arcadian said:
    Thanks, found it underneath. So what's next?
    I take it that you don't have a Windows 7 SP1 installation disc?
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  7. Posts : 199
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Afraid not no....
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  8. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #8

    Hi Arcadian,

    If you want to do a clean install then here is how to do it.

    You can download the latest Windows 7 SP1 ISO file from here: TechBench

    Then use the following information:
    Windows (Final) > Windows 7 SP1 [build 7601] > Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 > English > Win_Ult_SP1_English_x64.iso

    Obviously change the language and bit type to suit.

    Once downloaded, extract the contents of the ISO using something like 7-zip and then either delete or rename the ei.cfg [ISO > Sources > ei.cfg] file [this will unlock all the versions of Windows 7 and make them available on reinstallation] from the ISO and either burn it [you can't just copy and paste it because it won't work] to a DVD or USB ready for the clean installation.

    You could also use the ei.cfg removal utility: ei.cfg removal utility

    NOTE: If the version of Windows you are installing is Windows 7 Ultimate then there is NO need to remove the ei.cfg file as instructed above.

    To burn the ISO to a DVD you could use the Windows 7 built in ISO burner.
    To burn the ISO to a USB you could either use: Rufus 2.18 or Rufus 2.18 Portable.

    On the installation you can select whatever version of Windows 7 you have a valid Product Key for [in your case Windows 7 Home Premium]. This is also the only version that you will be able to activate.

    IMPORTANT: Make sure that you backup ALL your essential files before you start a clean install. This is because during the clean install process ALL your documents, pictures, music, data files and any installed software programs will be erased and become irretrievable.

    I hope this helps!
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  9. Posts : 199
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Oh dear that's really kind of you but not a techie at all as it's all way, way over my head and I know I'd definitely screw it up. So as it's already working ok and I've got Win 10 as my main pc better safe than sorry I think....
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  10. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #10

    An 8 year old could install Windows, it`s very simple.

    No need to make an All in 1 Installer, just download the Home Premium Iso file and burn to DVD or use Rufus to put the Iso file on a USB Stick and use that to install W7 HP.

    TechBench by WZT (v4.1.1)

    Clean Install Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums

    Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

    Then use your key to activate W7 Home Premium.

    Snip Snap, Done
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