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Windows 7 wrong license key after reinstall
Hello All,
Quick back story, I currently use a HP elite desk I bought from a local computer store. I run two SSD 500 drives and it ran windows 7 (never paid attention to what version).
I upgraded to windows ten, (hated it) rolled back to seven and my troubles began.
I then tried to run windows 10 on the second SSD just to use Turbo Tax software. Finally removed that and formatted the 2nd SSD.
I was back to running 7 on the main SSD but always got an error at start up and could not load/use my Sony Vegas software so last might i found my USB with windows seven on it and reinstalled. I did not do a clean slate, I chose to save files and folders. The problem now is the license for the elite desk is Pro and the version of 7 I installed is home premium.
I have been looking on the net and found a site that list a bunch of keys but none will work. Called the shop were i bought it and they have nothing for windows 7.
Any ideas? eventually i will try to install windows 10 with a dual boot and try to work through all of the irritants but for now i need the 7 back.
Thanks,
Chris
Last edited by Brink; 12 May 2022 at 12:29. Reason: removed image showing key