win7 install


  1. Posts : 96
    win 7/10
       #1

    win7 install


    Tried to install win7 on a new hdd but MS claims product code invalid, still have the original box that win7 came in. Have been using win10 for the biggest part of the year---what gives,. Is it after using win10 for a while MS no longer recognizes win 7?
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  2. Posts : 4,752
    Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit 22H2
       #2

    If you activated this Windows 7 previously with this disc, you cannot activate it again.
    You can skip the product key in the install and Windows will install, then try putting the key in again. If that fails, then call Microsoft to activate your Windows again.
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  3. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #3

    Run showkey plus from here:
    Showkey - Windows 10 Forums

    Click the option on the upper right to check product key and enter your product key. Post the result here and we can help you,

    Example:
    win7 install-capture.jpg

    Be sure to blank out part of the product key, or just post what the result is:
    Windows 7 Professional OEM:COA
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