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November 11th, 2009
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Windows Product Key
I have a HP 6735s laptop, came with Vista home pre installed. I have now upgraded to Windows 7. My son has a desktop built by myself, so no brand on it. Can I use the serial that was used when installing the vista to my HP laptop as i recovered it using Keyfinder, as i believe that it will come up saying invalid key as it isnt a HP machine. Or do i use the product key that on the sticker on my laptop. Would i need to call microsoft to enable this key?
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November 11th, 2009
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I never said I was nice
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Re: Windows Product Key
you will need an oem version of vista
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Re: Windows Product Key
I have a OEM version of vista but am unsure which key to use. The pre-installed key or the one on the sticker on laptop?
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Re: Windows Product Key
both will work, pre-installed is prob a volume key - one on the lap top will have to be manually activated.
I would use the one on the laptop |
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November 11th, 2009
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Re: Windows Product Key
Not sure if I've understood the above scenario, but your vista (oem) license on your laptop cannot be transferred to the desktop as per the EULA.
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November 11th, 2009
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Re: Windows Product Key
and who follows that
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November 11th, 2009
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Re: Windows Product Key
What I would like to know is why you would want your son to suffer with Vista.
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November 11th, 2009
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Re: Windows Product Key
kids have to learn too
also - sins of the father...... 
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November 11th, 2009
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Re: Windows Product Key
I prefer vista to XP. And for the moment prefer 7 to vista
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November 14th, 2009
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Re: Windows Product Key
Originally Posted by ming
Originally Posted by brocher
I second both of these statements.
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