Installation questions

[iGotQuestion]

Hey,

Can I use a cd key from technet to activate windows 7 RTM or is each particular key linked to a specific file?

Once i have the iso, can i choose which version of windows 7 i want to install?

This is the iso file i have: 7600.16385.090713-1255_x64fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULXFRER_EN_DVD.iso

 

[Brink]

Hello,

Yes, you can use the product key number from TechNet to activate only the Windows 7 edition that the key is for. For example, you cannot use a Home Premium key to activate Ultimate, or the other way around.

Since you have a TechNet or MSDN subscription, you can easily download the edition you want to install and get a key number for it. If not, then it is illegal until you purchase it on October 22nd from a retail store.

Hope this helps,
Shawn