Windows 7 reinstall

[vinnyp61]

Hi the hard drive went out on my windows 7 machine can I reinstall 7 on the new hard drive without getting a new key and what happens to the windows 7 on the old hard drive thanks

 

[richc46]

Yes you can

Install on your new drive. Do not give key number. When done, make sure you are happy with the results. Then do a phone activation. Do not give a key number during install and do not check activate automaticaly when online.

Tell the rep, when online that your old hd died and you only have one copy of "Windows in use.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html?ltr=A

 

[vinnyp61]

Thank you so it won't matter that the bad hard drive has a activated Windows 7 on it?

 

[richc46]

No, you must call and tell them, promise that it will not be used and you will be good to go.

As long as the key does not have OEM in it.

 

[vinnyp61]

Thank you for your help gonna smash that old old drive anyway

 

[richc46]

Glad to be of help. Take care my friend. I would wait before smashing. Get activated, first.