Using an HP Windows 7 key may include certain pre-installed software.

mjhuts
Junior Member

12-22-2023, 09:20 PM

You'd receive all the standard software with a regular HP Windows 7, not just bloatware.

mjhuts

12-22-2023, 09:20 PM #1

You'd receive all the standard software with a regular HP Windows 7, not just bloatware.

JustRhune
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12-24-2023, 09:21 PM

JustRhune

12-24-2023, 09:21 PM #2

Aerithix
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12-26-2023, 03:11 AM

I assume I'd opt for the free Windows 7 version.

Aerithix

12-26-2023, 03:11 AM #3

I assume I'd opt for the free Windows 7 version.

Stunflix
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12-26-2023, 10:10 AM

They likely install the extra software by simply copying Windows from one PC to another, using various product keys each time.

Stunflix

12-26-2023, 10:10 AM #4

They likely install the extra software by simply copying Windows from one PC to another, using various product keys each time.

Blodgett54
Junior Member

01-03-2024, 06:28 AM

Use the available installation or recovery CDs and images.

Blodgett54

01-03-2024, 06:28 AM #5

Use the available installation or recovery CDs and images.

GalaxyQuake
Junior Member

01-07-2024, 06:20 AM

I'm not sure about using an HP key with a regular Windows version. It seems you might need their special recovery image to work. Could be worth trying, though.

GalaxyQuake

01-07-2024, 06:20 AM #6

I'm not sure about using an HP key with a regular Windows version. It seems you might need their special recovery image to work. Could be worth trying, though.

1234qaz12qaz
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01-07-2024, 11:59 AM

I successfully used Toshiba and HP laptops at work, provided you purchased 7 premium keys and 7 premium discs.

1234qaz12qaz

01-07-2024, 11:59 AM #7

I successfully used Toshiba and HP laptops at work, provided you purchased 7 premium keys and 7 premium discs.

jjsoini
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01-07-2024, 01:13 PM

They don't rely on various product keys. Every machine from the factory uses the identical key. The code on the label is likely never applied.

jjsoini

01-07-2024, 01:13 PM #8

They don't rely on various product keys. Every machine from the factory uses the identical key. The code on the label is likely never applied.

dniznemac
Senior Member

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01-12-2024, 04:14 PM

The main issue would be that the key is already in use on an HP machine, so it can't be activated elsewhere.

dniznemac

01-12-2024, 04:14 PM #9

The main issue would be that the key is already in use on an HP machine, so it can't be activated elsewhere.