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    Original Windows Key

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by JohnnyFlash, Sep 30, 2012.

  1. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've been running my own retail copy of ultimate, but now I'd like to restore it to the original home premium install before I sell it. I don't have any of the recovery disks anymore, can you just install using the key that's on the sticker on the bottom of the machine?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 30, 2012
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    Alienware_M15X Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's ok to do that.
    If you're going to install W7 Home Pre include or not include SP1, the windows will active itself. Because the key is in BIOS's silic
     
    Alienware_M15X, Sep 30, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 2, 2012
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