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Help with reactivating key after hardware failure.
I have a 64 bit W7 Pro upgrade disc. I had this installed clean on a new drive, but
the drive died. I was able to get a new drive and installed the program on the new
drive, but when I go to activate the it, it states this key is for an upgrade and I have
to use Vista to upgrade ! I called MS and a lady from "over there" told me the
same thing, and that the key would work ? I didn't have to do this the first time.
My question is, will I have to purchase a new key ? After spending a LOT of money for
this {the W7 came with both the 32 and 64 bit versions} I'd HATE to have to buy a
new key every time something crashes and a new install is called for.
PS No, I haven't tried to upgrade off the Vista Prem I DID install. Should I try that
first before I try to get MS to issue me a valid key ? By the way, the Vista is a
32 bit version and I want to install the W7 Pro 64 bit version.
Any help is most appreciated.
Thanks
n2gc