W7-Pro COA will not work? This is the 1st. time I've used / tried it.

[Mike Lynch]

I am trying to install W7-Pro on an HP System.
I purchased the English Version from the Internet.
I received what appeared to be an "unopened" NEW W7-Pro X64 Version.
Inside the Envelope was a COA which I entered when asked by the Install Procedure.
It said the COA was not valid!
I double, triple checked what I entered and it matched what was printed on the Envelope.
It still said the COA was invalid.
Any solutions or advice will be appreciated.

Mike Lynch

 

[SIW2]

I purchased the English Version from the Internet.

Why?


if the coa sticker that was originally on the machine has worn off, use slp activation. I assume is an older hp machine?

 

[Megahertz07]

Probably the key has been used.
What Win 7 version was originally on the HP?

 

[Mike Lynch]

It was a refurbed HP 800 G1 EliteOne AIO.
There was no sticker however W10 was installed on the Hard Drive.
I want to use W7-Pro!

What is SLP Activation?

 

[Megahertz07]

SLP = System Locked Preinstallation. It is a kind of license used by OEM manufactures to activate Win 7.
The BIOS has a license code that can be used to activate a win 7 installation. The Win 7 type (H, HP, Pro or Ultimate) installed must mach the SLP code on BIOS.

SIW2 can guide you on the process.

 

[Mike Lynch]

I ordered a set of Restore Media from a company called Recovery Software.
They are in England so it may be a while until I receive them.
Hopefully, I'll be able to get my System working under Windows-7 Pro.

 

[SIW2]

:ar: View attachment HP-OEM-win7-pro.zip

install from the dvd , skip entering the key. After installation run the file.

If you have already installed win7 pro, no need to do it again, just run the file.

 

[torchwood]

Hi

if your system specs are correct ie 2 HP desktops
BOTH should have had a COA attached.....
the backup keys are not "tied" to >>THAT<< specific machine, and can be used on any other HP computer

The link that SIW2 provided will include the SLP required files

if the activation fails please provide the Mgadiag report from this link and i will analyse it
https://www.sevenforums.com/attachm...vation-issue-posting-instructions-mgadiag.exe

note
its possible that you may have to call MS

Roy

 

[Mike Lynch]

I'm in a Catch-22 situation.

I do not have any Internet Access via the PC I'm struggling to upgrade.
I do not know how to get a ZIP Program to the same PC to unZip what the download you provided me with.
Not having Internet Access limits me to IE-8!

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Mike

 

[SIW2]

use another pc to download , unzip and transfer on a usb stick

do the same with net drivers while you are at it

 

[Volume Z]

I do not know how to get a ZIP Program

You don't need one. Windows 7 is its own ZIP Program.

Enable Internet access and Windows Update by installing KB4474419, KB3138612 and KB4490628.

Check "Use TLS 1.1" and "Use TLS 1.2" in advanced settings of IE 8 so the Microsoft Update Catalog can be accessed.

Use Windows Update to obtain Edge or at least IE 11.

 

[torchwood]

IF you only have IE8 then that OS is not even SP1

 

[Volume Z]

THAT'S NOT RIGHT.

Why does anybody always have to make it seem worse.

 

[torchwood]

well why dont you download w7 ex SP1 and see, IE9 was released 2011 sp1 was also released the same year
(SP1 auto-updated IE to 9, if not previously installed)

IE9 to IE8 rollback does not work


versions 7600 pre sp1 7601 sp1
Mgadiag will confirm

i also have a refurbished W7 COA and it plainly states that on the COA ---- not via a disk but a MS authorised retailer site

 

[Volume Z]

well why dont you download w7 ex SP1 and see,

Well why don't you?





Case closed.

 

[torchwood]

DOHHHH

W7 default browser is IE8

now try and install it..... please post result

 

[Volume Z]

Not sure what you are asking. Service Pack 1 is installed in above image. Consistent with IE8 release history.

Internet Explorer 8 - Wikipedia