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    Can I reuse my Win7 Pro on my new laptop?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by NUTSH3LL, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. NUTSH3LL

    NUTSH3LL Notebook Evangelist

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    My copy of Win 7 Pro is from the $30 .edu promotion. I have it installed on my current notebook, but want to do a clean install with Win 7 Pro as soon as my new laptop gets here. Of course, I'd remove Win 7 from my current laptop first and put the old HDD back in (which has Win XP).

    This doesn't violate the EULA right? Will I run into any problems when trying to validate my Win 7 Pro key or will I have to call MS?
     
    NUTSH3LL, Mar 2, 2010
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  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Type cmd in Start menu.
    Right-click on the first result (cmd.exe) and click on Run as administrator (confirm by clicking Yes if required).
    Type slmgr -dli

    Then a window pops up, showing you the Windows Activation status, you should see on the second row either OEM channel or RETAIL channel.

    If your license is RETAIL, license is movable to another computer if you delete it from the previous one.

    OEM is tied to the original computer.
     
    KLF, Mar 2, 2010
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  3. NUTSH3LL

    NUTSH3LL Notebook Evangelist

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    nice... it says RETAIL channel
    thanks
     
    NUTSH3LL, Mar 2, 2010
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  4. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Nice info...
     
    Les, Mar 2, 2010
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