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    Windows 7 Trial

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DirtyTrickster, Dec 18, 2012.

  1. DirtyTrickster

    DirtyTrickster Notebook Evangelist

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    I just sold my laptop w/o an operating system, but I'd like to install windows 7 for the buyer so they can see everything is finctional. Can i install windows but not enter a product key? I've read this is valid for 30 days.

    My questions are.

    1. Is this valid?
    2, if I install windows 7 pro, can they enter a windows 7 home product key once they buy one?
    3. Is there a location to download windows 7 .iso?

    Many thanks.
     
    DirtyTrickster, Dec 18, 2012
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  2. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    killkenny1, Dec 18, 2012
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I don't think so.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 18, 2012
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  5. killkenny1

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    I think that install DVD has all Win7 versions and it chooses which features to include when you give the key. Don't know how it works when you decide to activate it later though.
     
    killkenny1, Dec 18, 2012
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    I don't think you can downgrade in the same manner that you upgrade. Downgrades require full reinstallation. But yes, it is valid (Windows 8 has stripped us of the keyless install luxury).

    Yep! That sounds about right.
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 18, 2012
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  7. kevmanw4301

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    I have that ISO, it works exactly as killkenny1 said.
     
    kevmanw4301, Dec 18, 2012
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