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Windows 7 product key with OEM installation
Anyone know whether the product ID on --Computer>properties>windows activation-- should be changed to the product key during activation or just as it is ( with OEM in between numbers)?
the reason is that I did clean install to my laptop and managed to get a copy of installations CD which is OEM. during installation and when finished, I entered product key that found at the bottom of my laptop (with COA , etc. it is genuine).
Strange enough is that after I finish the activation process, the product ID still as it is and not the numbers I entered.
I did some checking with microsoft and asked me to input product ID, which identified as a chargeable product ID since it is OEM and I should contact the computer manufacturer.
can someone please explain if happened to know the situation between Microsoft , Computer manufacturer, and customer who in need to clean install their computer so that we , as customer, know at which step of the process we are actually in, and what other actions needed.
Thanks in advance
Last edited by solid945; 27 Dec 2011 at 13:45. Reason: is