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Using Windows disc storage

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BasiComplexity
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01-30-2025, 11:18 AM
#1
Yes, it's possible. The person can reuse a Windows CD to install Windows again. After the installation, they can upgrade directly to Windows 7.
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BasiComplexity
01-30-2025, 11:18 AM #1

Yes, it's possible. The person can reuse a Windows CD to install Windows again. After the installation, they can upgrade directly to Windows 7.

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ML_Covannal_
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02-05-2025, 03:48 AM
#2
its fine, a cd is a cd... as long as he has his own windows key you can download windows right from microsoft and create a windows install cd
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ML_Covannal_
02-05-2025, 03:48 AM #2

its fine, a cd is a cd... as long as he has his own windows key you can download windows right from microsoft and create a windows install cd

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JuliBr0
Senior Member
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02-05-2025, 12:47 PM
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There is no reason not to use a Windows install disk again. The install disk will only install a 30-day trial if you don't put a valid licence key in. If your question refers to anything else that may be somewhat shady please carefully consider asking that here.
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JuliBr0
02-05-2025, 12:47 PM #3

There is no reason not to use a Windows install disk again. The install disk will only install a 30-day trial if you don't put a valid licence key in. If your question refers to anything else that may be somewhat shady please carefully consider asking that here.

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kfam101
Junior Member
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02-22-2025, 05:56 PM
#4
The license key refers to the product key, which is a 25-digit code.
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kfam101
02-22-2025, 05:56 PM #4

The license key refers to the product key, which is a 25-digit code.

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PMX305
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02-23-2025, 12:04 AM
#5
That's correct. If you possess a valid license for that PC, reusing the installation disk shouldn't cause any problems (provided it's the correct Windows version). Edit: Your license might be an OEM type. In that case, transferring it to a different machine won't work. Any pre-owned (unchanged) units typically carry an OEM license. The sticker should indicate whether it's OEM or retail.
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PMX305
02-23-2025, 12:04 AM #5

That's correct. If you possess a valid license for that PC, reusing the installation disk shouldn't cause any problems (provided it's the correct Windows version). Edit: Your license might be an OEM type. In that case, transferring it to a different machine won't work. Any pre-owned (unchanged) units typically carry an OEM license. The sticker should indicate whether it's OEM or retail.

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OnePunchMuchos
Junior Member
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03-09-2025, 07:38 AM
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It doesn't mention anything about being OEM or retail.
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OnePunchMuchos
03-09-2025, 07:38 AM #6

It doesn't mention anything about being OEM or retail.

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LatePVP
Junior Member
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03-13-2025, 03:34 PM
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You're checking where the license information is located. If it's on a Windows COA sticker, it should indicate whether it's OEM. For systems with the license installed, look at the system properties. An OEM license will display "OEM" in the "Product ID".
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LatePVP
03-13-2025, 03:34 PM #7

You're checking where the license information is located. If it's on a Windows COA sticker, it should indicate whether it's OEM. For systems with the license installed, look at the system properties. An OEM license will display "OEM" in the "Product ID".