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    Windows 7 Product Keys

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nestamachine, Oct 19, 2010.

  1. Nestamachine

    Nestamachine Newbie

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    Is there a way to legally purchase just a product key for Windows 7? I'm thinking of reinstalling Windows 7 on my Thinkpad, but I'd need a new key, and I really don't want to spend $100 on a whole new copy of 7.
     
    Nestamachine, Oct 19, 2010
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  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    I know you can do so with Office. A Google Search presents me with some uncertain data... On some other forums, they say you can, but doesn't say where. Maybe contact Microsoft?
     
    Joel, Oct 19, 2010
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  3. CaNuCk92

    CaNuCk92 Notebook Geek

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    re-installing as in you already have it on there?

    the code should be on the bottom of the laptop
     
    CaNuCk92, Oct 19, 2010
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  4. no1uknow

    no1uknow Notebook Consultant

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    Why do you need a NEW key? Did your laptop already come with Win7 preinstalled?

    If you want a new key, then you have to pay full price for the software. Unless you want to buy a key from ebay, but those run the risk of becoming blacklisted later if they were from a technet account.
     
    no1uknow, Oct 19, 2010
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  5. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I bought a Windows 7 Pro key from eCRATER.com about 6 months ago, and it hasn't been blacklisted yet.
     
    Nick, Oct 19, 2010
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Oh that sounds trustworthy if you're worried about that.

    You do not need a new key if you're installing the same version of Windows.
     
    Greg, Oct 19, 2010
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  7. warakawa

    warakawa Notebook Evangelist

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    it's only $100 bucks for the ultimate retail version sealed and come with disk and everything. I bought it on ebay. If you only by the key, then you are running a risk of being black listed. Which is annoying because you can not change wallpaper.
     
    warakawa, Oct 20, 2010
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  8. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    What I'm saying is, it's been awhile maybe it won't be blacklisted.
     
    Nick, Oct 20, 2010
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