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Windows Windows 7

Discussion in 'Software' started by Beaver, 31 Dec 2009.

  1. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    Helloo.

    I got my new computer this morning and installed windows 7 using the product key which came with the disc. Do I have to active it online?
    I am using an upgrade version but did a clean install :D
    ~Thanks
     
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  2. M7ck

    M7ck Ⓜod Ⓜaster

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    The easiest way is to activate it online but there should be a phone number also if this suits you better.
     
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  3. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    Do you have to active it online though? Ive allready actived it just not online
     
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  4. nightblade628

    nightblade628 Minimodder

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    If it doesn't activate itself properly it will stop working after a month, however if you did the phone activation and they gave you a code this will satisfy its need for activation. But no, it doesn't necessarily HAVE to be online.
     
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  5. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    Well I have activated it by putting the product key in which came with the disc :)
     
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  6. M7ck

    M7ck Ⓜod Ⓜaster

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    Its not activated then. All you have done is installed it.
     
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  7. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    Damn, it comes up with product key in xxxx-xxxx-xxxx.... then wants another product key =/
     
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  8. DragunovHUN

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    You forgot to mention the fact that you're using an upgrade version.
     
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  9. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    Yes matey, but I did a fresh install.
     
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  10. UncertainGod

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    It's still an upgrade versions you need both keys.
     
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  11. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    Damn!!!! Aparently you can do a fresh install without an old version
     
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  12. Smilodon

    Smilodon The Antagonist

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    I have never used an upgrade version, but don't you need the product key from the version you are upgrading from (In addition to the one that came with the disk)?



    What's the problem with online activation anyway?
     
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  13. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    I got a new computer and was told I could do a fresh install with an upgrade version aslong as it is a fresh/clean install. I dont have an old key to use unless I use the one off an old XP machine of mine
     
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  14. UncertainGod

    UncertainGod Minimodder

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    You can do a fresh install with an upgrade, as long as you have keys for both the original windows version and 7.
     
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  15. DragunovHUN

    DragunovHUN Modder

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    I told you so on X3F mate. You don't need a previous version INSTALLED, but you still need to have the license for a previous version.
     
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  16. Beaver

    Beaver What's a Dremel?

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    Done it matey! :D had to use cmd
     
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  17. DragunovHUN

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    The registry workaround thingy, huh? Bad Beaver, bad!
     
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  18. Smilodon

    Smilodon The Antagonist

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    On a new computer the best is to go for OEM license. It's cheaper and you don't need an old license.
     
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  19. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have?

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