You can purchase Windows 7 from official retailers, online marketplaces, or authorized resellers.

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poopmine99
Junior Member

01-13-2016, 05:19 AM

Looking for trustworthy places to buy or obtain Windows 7 Home Premium keys? I’m fixing a broken laptop for a coworker and prefer software that runs on Windows 10. Could anyone recommend reliable websites where you’ve actually used Windows 7 keys? It would help if the suggestions came from someone with real experience. No problem if it’s for the UK—just let me know!

poopmine99

01-13-2016, 05:19 AM #1

samy1002
Member

186

01-19-2016, 07:51 PM

Windows 7 is no longer supported. There are no official keys available anymore. You might need to look in the gray market to find OEM keys.

samy1002

01-19-2016, 07:51 PM #2

Windows 7 is no longer supported. There are no official keys available anymore. You might need to look in the gray market to find OEM keys.

Bewerewolf12
Member

157

01-20-2016, 12:25 AM

Let your teammate know it's time to retrieve his crucial files and refresh the system. Windows 7 is no longer receiving security updates (End of Life).

Bewerewolf12

01-20-2016, 12:25 AM #3

Let your teammate know it's time to retrieve his crucial files and refresh the system. Windows 7 is no longer receiving security updates (End of Life).

tortadi
Member

156

01-21-2016, 07:24 PM

Thank you for your feedback. I hadn't realized EOL meant there were no keys available. I'll try to locate an alternative solution.

tortadi

01-21-2016, 07:24 PM #4

Thank you for your feedback. I hadn't realized EOL meant there were no keys available. I'll try to locate an alternative solution.

XgeorgoPlayz
Junior Member

01-21-2016, 08:48 PM

I understand Windows 7 is no longer supported. For your needs, consider using an older version like Windows Vista or XP, or explore lightweight alternatives such as Linux distributions designed for legacy systems.

XgeorgoPlayz

01-21-2016, 08:48 PM #5

PIE_XD
Member

107

01-21-2016, 10:12 PM

It resembles offering used food that’s past its prime... Microsoft can’t really sell Windows 7 keys anymore since support has ended. If your device doesn’t have the hardware needed for Windows 10, the best option might be switching to a Linux distribution or visiting places like Kinguin to look for genuine OEM keys, though this isn’t seen as trustworthy.

PIE_XD

01-21-2016, 10:12 PM #6

Tzabcan
Junior Member

01-22-2016, 07:01 AM

It's time to upgrade to a fresh laptop. Alternatively, he might try one of many Linux distros built for less powerful systems such as Lubuntu.

Tzabcan

01-22-2016, 07:01 AM #7

It's time to upgrade to a fresh laptop. Alternatively, he might try one of many Linux distros built for less powerful systems such as Lubuntu.

kxn
Junior Member

01-22-2016, 08:53 AM

I required a Win7 product key two years ago while assembling a replacement PC for Windows Media Center. WMC wasn’t included with Win10, so it was an add-on for Win8. I purchased what seemed to be a used key from PCDestination (search it online). I believe they still offer Win7 keys. The main reason to use it appears to be for cable TV installation work. I planned to keep redundant hardware/software in 2020 since Win7 is now ending of support. I didn’t face any problems during installation or activation, and the system has performed well ever since. I also have a system image stored on a separate SSD just in case.

kxn

01-22-2016, 08:53 AM #8

squirelymayo
Member

01-29-2016, 07:01 PM

Selling keys was discontinued long ago, around the time Windows 8 launched. They’re still available second-hand from various sellers, similar to those from earlier versions.

squirelymayo

01-29-2016, 07:01 PM #9

Selling keys was discontinued long ago, around the time Windows 8 launched. They’re still available second-hand from various sellers, similar to those from earlier versions.