Question about seriel number

[raied]

Hello there

i have laptop with orginal windows 7 homebasic +drivers, i get it with new laptop

under the laptop there is label with seriel number

the question is

can i use this seriel number with another home basic windows? becouse i lost recovery partition , and i want to install orginal windows,,

also, where can i get fresh cleen windows to use my SE on it?

please advice

 

[georgeks]

It used to be that you could, but automatic activation would fail and you had to contact Microsoft by calling the activation phone number.

I do not know if this method still works though... ...and if it is against the forum rules to continue.

 

[DavidE]

To do a clean install you need a COA sticker with a readable product key.
The COA sticker should be on the bottom or in the battery compartment.

Here is an example of a COA sticker:

Do you have a readable COA sticker ?

With a serial number you might be able to order recovery media from the laptop manufacturer.

 

[raied]

Yes man i have this sticker
HP laptop, but order recovery media will cost me a lot,, any chance to make it on home?

To do a clean install you need a COA sticker with a readable product key.
The COA sticker should be on the bottom or in the battery compartment.

Here is an example of a COA sticker:

Do you have a readable COA sticker ?

With a serial number you might be able to order recovery media from the laptop manufacturer.

 

[DavidE]

Yes, you can get a legit ISO using the Heidoc ISO Downloader available here:
https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-iso-download-tool

Create a bootable install media (DVD/Flash Sick) with the ISO.
This won't cost you anything except the DVD/Flash Stick, and your time.

Here are tutorials with info for a clean install:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

 

[Eric3742]

Hi raied

Edit
Due to the risk on damaged on the PC.


There is a way to go workaround on this.

First, both laptops must be identical in model.
If it identical models this is very straight forward, but require several steps in order to see the result.

I have not yet tested this method, as i now have 2 laptop with identical model.

You must let me know first, before i continue to provide you how.

The best part of it.
1. You do not need to activate, as recovery disk is pre-activated, a Toshiba service staff told me.
2. It is not illegal, as you do have the product key (serial number) stated clearly.

For point 2, each laptop do have different product key.
But it uses only ONE recovery disk for all same model.
I did went to this Toshiba service center to ask for the recovery disk. (Actually went for to repair my bro's).
They said the copy for me to make a copy myself, is original, after checking at the bottom of the laptop.
.....


NOTE:

I cannot continue as if it is not the same model, it will not work.
The model to take note is the first few codes of the full model code.
I know about model code ("id") before, not Windows but other products by the Manufacturer itself.

This is your call.
Your Decision and Responsibility on this matter.

 

[raied]

Yes, you can get a legit ISO using the Heidoc ISO Downloader available here:
https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-iso-download-tool

Create a bootable install media (DVD/Flash Sick) with the ISO.
This won't cost you anything except the DVD/Flash Stick, and your time.

Here are tutorials with info for a clean install:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

thanks man

the tool show only windows 10, i need windows 7 home

 

[raied]

Hi raied

Edit
Due to the risk on damaged on the PC.


There is a way to go workaround on this.

First, both laptops must be identical in model.
If it identical models this is very straight forward, but require several steps in order to see the result.

I have not yet tested this method, as i now have 2 laptop with identical model.

You must let me know first, before i continue to provide you how.

The best part of it.
1. You do not need to activate, as recovery disk is pre-activated, a Toshiba service staff told me.
2. It is not illegal, as you do have the product key (serial number) stated clearly.

For point 2, each laptop do have different product key.
But it uses only ONE recovery disk for all same model.
I did went to this Toshiba service center to ask for the recovery disk. (Actually went for to repair my bro's).
They said the copy for me to make a copy myself, is original, after checking at the bottom of the laptop.
.....


NOTE:

I cannot continue as if it is not the same model, it will not work.
The model to take note is the first few codes of the full model code.
I know about model code ("id") before, not Windows but other products by the Manufacturer itself.

This is your call.
Your Decision and Responsibility on this matter.

thanks mate

Unfortunately they are Different

 

[raied]

i tried this link
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

and using my snm but no luck

i get this error

 

[DavidE]

Yes, you can get a legit ISO using the Heidoc ISO Downloader available here:
https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-iso-download-tool

Create a bootable install media (DVD/Flash Sick) with the ISO.
This won't cost you anything except the DVD/Flash Stick, and your time.

Here are tutorials with info for a clean install:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

thanks man

the tool show only windows 10, i need windows 7 home

Did you use the Heidoc ISO downloader ?

You should be able to select the Windows 7 radio button.
Then click on the Select edition dropdown list.
That should display a list of Windows 7 ISO's.

 

[torchwood]

That OEM sticker key will >>allways<< be valid for the original computer it was supplied with.
In your case it should state HP OEM W7 Home >>BASIC<<

Now unless you have been using a registry cleaner, or have had a Bios update failure there is no reason why the install via the Hiedoc link should fail., unless its not the W7 home basic download .
you should have these 2 icons on your desktop, see screenshot

In real life the install should not even need activation as the Base HP key should auto activate.

please post the last three blocks of the sticker key, and the >>EXACT<< desciption on the label.
(note this will not compromise its validity)

Roy

 

[raied]

thank you guys, i will give it another try and see

but is that tool safe?

 

[DavidE]

Yes, the Heidoc downloader is safe, it downloads the ISO from MS servers.

 

[raied]

i think something happens in Heidoc site

the site has changed to something weird

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
You are correct link no longer works :/
Is your language listed here


If Arabic
Win-7 home basic 64bit
https://software-download.microsoft...1474071839&h=67a46260342b90be9226ade7688430c6

32 bit
https://software-download.microsoft...1474071839&h=28b9c45cb5c119267adf63be3071bc0c

 

[raied]

Hi,
You are correct link no longer works :/
Is your language listed here
View attachment 391749

If Arabic
Win-7 home basic 64bit
https://software-download.microsoft...1474071839&h=67a46260342b90be9226ade7688430c6

32 bit
https://software-download.microsoft...1474071839&h=28b9c45cb5c119267adf63be3071bc0c

Thanks a lot mate,

My language is English Not Arabic

also, if you have links for office 2007 will be great

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Sorry saw the Iraq flag my mistake

Only 32 bit in win-7 home basic English
https://software-download.microsoft...1474086055&h=9a0de52576c0dcef2f454def5e8b79dc

 

[raied]

Hi,
Sorry saw the Iraq flag my mistake

Only 32 bit in win-7 home basic English
https://software-download.microsoft...1474086055&h=9a0de52576c0dcef2f454def5e8b79dc

Yes i work in Iraq

Ok How to get 64 bit?

Could you please give me win 7 professional or ultimate 64 bit?

So i remove ei.cfg file and get home basic 64 bit?

 

[raied]

Ok guys Heidoc website is back

i download the tools again and i get those options

which one should i download?

 

[DavidE]

Windows 7 Home Basic SP1

I don't think the site is working correctly (yet).
I only can download 32 Bit, before i could choose 32 Bit or 64 Bit.

Check to see if you can get the Office 2007 you want.

EDIT:
Choose Windows 7 Professional SP1.
That offers 32 Bit and 64 Bit
Then you can use the ei.cfg tool

If Home Basic is only available in 32 Bit, unlocking all 64 Bit versions might not have Home Basic 64 Bit.
I don't know, you'll see when you try it.
You might be forced to use 32 Bit.