Activating Windows 7 with retail product key

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qantasfly

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My question is; are Windows 7 RTM retail product keys locked to a particular installation CD, or can they be used with any retail installation CD? (As long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition of course).
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They may be used with any retail installation CD as long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition.
 

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qantasfly said:
My question is; are Windows 7 RTM retail product keys locked to a particular installation CD, or can they be used with any retail installation CD? (As long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition of course).
Thanks in advance.
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Keys are locked to version (ultimate, pro, etc) but not to a specific dvd.

ken
 

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Tews said:
They may be used with any retail installation CD as long as they haven't been used before or are associated with a different edition.
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OK, thanks for your help.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 Professional RTM
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Memory
4096 MB DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9800 (512 MB)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP (24 inch)
Hard Drives
2 x 500 GB HDD (7200 RPM)
PSU
495 W
We live but to serve... :roflmao:

Welcome to SevenForums. ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
Tews said:
We live but to serve... :roflmao:

Welcome to SevenForums. ;)
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Thanks for the welcome. ;)

I think I might get going on installing right away now! Will be good to finally have RTM. :D
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 Professional RTM
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Memory
4096 MB DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9800 (512 MB)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP (24 inch)
Hard Drives
2 x 500 GB HDD (7200 RPM)
PSU
495 W
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