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    Windows 7 Install With Dell Disk On Dell Machine - CoA ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by The Snaffer, Jun 4, 2010.

  1. The Snaffer

    The Snaffer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a Dell Windows 7 Ultimate disk in original sealed packaging. If I wipe my Dell laptop hard drive and do a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate from the Dell disk will I need a CoA or will the Product ID installed by default in the process be OK for online activation.


    The Dell Windows 7 Ultimate disk was not the disk shipped with the machine, that was a Vista Business disk.

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    The Snaffer, Jun 4, 2010
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  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    You need to input your own genuine Windows 7 Ultimate product key. You cannot use the current one on the system.
     
    Joel, Jun 5, 2010
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  3. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    You shouldn't have to do anything. The Dell Disk is BIOS locked, and thus will work on you Dell Notebook just fine.

    You won't even have to enter a license key.
     
    Matt is Pro, Jun 5, 2010
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    codester Notebook Consultant

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    joelkrause57 is correct. You will need a key for Windows 7 Ultimate. Your BIOS only knows the key for Vista Business since that is what your computer was shipped with. See this for more info: System Locked Preinstallation.
     
    codester, Jun 5, 2010
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  5. The Snaffer

    The Snaffer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thx for the feedback.

    I have sorted it all out now, I unlocked the BIOS and the install proceeded OK.



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    The Snaffer, Jun 5, 2010
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