Reset the device using only the software tool, not requiring a CD.
Reset the device using only the software tool, not requiring a CD.
You can use another Windows 7 Home Premium CD besides the one you originally installed the OS from. Each CD is linked to a particular version of Windows, but you don’t need to stick to just one.
I installed Windows on several devices using the one I owned, as the alternative CD was damaged. It functions properly.
Intentional re-shares aren't permitted, so simply move the discussion forward. The response confirms that the longest key isn't an OEM key.
Sorry, but I was really hoping for a cautionary note, and it’s still useful. Do you mean I can’t use another CD if it’s an OEM key? What is an OEM key? And yes, the Windows 7 code you entered during installation remains on the hard drive even after a factory reset—right? If not, then I’m in trouble because I don’t know my code.
I don't think so at all. My case was I possessed two W7 keys but only one disc. I used my W7 disc from another machine to set up the OS on my desktop. The W7 disc was an OEM one, so it likely already had a key inserted, or something similar. I installed a different W7 key. Windows would require a 7-day period to install a genuine Windows version. If you don't insert a key, it will keep asking you about running a non-genuine Windows version. I'm not sure what else it might do or if it will block anything.