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    Re-Install windows Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Impulse87, Feb 19, 2011.

  1. Impulse87

    Impulse87 Notebook Geek

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    Okay, first , i have an envy 14 that came pre-installed with home premium. I used my MSDN subscription to install windows 7 professional on it with the key provided(only one). Now i am getting an ssd and i am wondering, If i replace the HDD with the ssd, will i be able to use my MSDN to install windows again with that same product key. I want a completely fresh install so that the drive is aligned.
     
    Impulse87, Feb 19, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Did you activate the COA? You may just need a ring up Microsoft and they can change your product activation code.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 19, 2011
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