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    About CDkey Activation

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Groobz, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. Groobz

    Groobz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys!
    I'm considering buying a laptop very soon, the only problem is that I live in Japan and all Dell laptops here are preinstalled with Japanese Vista.

    What i'm wonding, is it possible to purchase a laptop with Japanese Vista, download English Vista from the Net, Reinstall English vista and use my original Japanese Vista CDkey to activate my Windows?

    thanks!
     
    Groobz, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. tritium4ever

    tritium4ever Notebook Consultant

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    If it's the same particular version of Vista (OEM copy of 32-bit Home Premium is what I would assume you have) but in English, I believe that will work. Only one way to find out for sure... :D
     
    tritium4ever, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. Doodles

    Doodles Starving Student

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    i kno Windows Ultimate actually has language packages... if that may help
     
    Doodles, Aug 22, 2007
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