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    Will i be able to re install windows

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' 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. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    You should be able to, if you run into any problems you can just call up Microsoft and they can activate it for you. However, I'm not entirely sure how MSDN works.
     
    Joel, Feb 19, 2011
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    thanks, i still have a few weeks to decide. But i want to make sure.
     
    Impulse87, Feb 19, 2011
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    metril Notebook Deity

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    Yes you can reinstall Windows. MSDN subscription gives you 10 keys that you can use simultaneously. You can call in and they will deactivate a previous activation and allow you to reuse a key.
     
    metril, Feb 20, 2011
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