Using My Dad's Windows 7 CD

[azeem40]

Am I allowed to do so?

 

[nikorr]

U can use it, but only for the 30-90days.

U need to get a new licence #, but u can use it to install or repair.

If u would try it to activate, your dads PC would tell him that he is using not genuine copy and would stop working. I think he would not like u at the moment : )

If u want to install, do not use any number, skip that during the install.

 

[nikorr]

So, get Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit ~ $99.99 @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=32-116-986&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

As a student, u can get even better deal, check http://softstore-sales.net/shop/search/?s=windows%20%257&cpn=cssa_unl_oem_3_7777

 

[hitechgowthaman]

instal that buy another licence from microsoft.com to activate.

 

[fire r a g e]

How much is a license?
Edit: Just remembered the cd he has comes with both 32 and 64 bit versions. Will this make a difference?

 

[nikorr]

$99.99

 

[shanky887614]

(you can only use the cd key once on either x86(32bit) or x64(64 bit) versions)

best to get the 64bit version


wrong its cheaper if your a student



you can buy a copy of windows 7 for £40 http://www.software4students.co.uk/Microsoft_Windows_7_Professional_64_bit_Upgrade_Edition-details.aspx

if you live in uk



go to microsoft's website here if your a student to get it cheap

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/studentoffer/



i dont know the link for us, but aprently if your in certain colleges/schools whatever then you can get it cheap


http://m.microsoft.com/student/discounts/default.mspx

 

[hitechgowthaman]

Buy a licence

 

[fire r a g e]

My dad's cd also has win 7
Pro along with home premium. This might be a silly question, but could I use that? Dad only has home premium installed.

 

[nikorr]

My dad's cd also has win 7
Pro along with home premium. This might be a silly question, but could I use that? Dad only has home premium installed.

What matters is what licence # u will buy for yourself.

What windows do want to own?

x64bit Home Premium is most suited for any ones use.

 

[nikorr]

The licence # u get, will unlock that version.

So, if u will install Win 7 Pro, but u will purchase Home Premium licence #, it will degrade to Home Premium.

 

[fire r a g e]

He just bought the disc and did not purchase a license.

 

[nikorr]

Hows that?

 

[fire r a g e]

Not sure, but I believe that's the case. The cd also has ultimate, home basic, and business. Does this mean I can't use any of them?

 

[nikorr]

How does it look?

 

[DelroyMonjo]

I've never heard of a Windows 7 installation disc with all of those options. Just go buy your own Win 7 Home Prem. before your dad finds out. Actual purchase of a Win 7 disc implies that a license is valid, depending on which version you buy.
It's not a matter of the physical disc, it's the registration code which comes with it that counts.

 

[fire r a g e]

The label says Win 7 32/64.

 

[nikorr]

The label says Win 7 32/64.

Is it hand written?

 

[nikorr]

I've never heard of a Windows 7 installation disc with all of those options. Just go buy your own Win 7 Home Prem. before your dad finds out. Actual purchase of a Win 7 disc implies that a license is valid, depending on which version you buy.
It's not a matter of the physical disc, it's the registration code which comes with it that counts.

 

[fire r a g e]

He installed it on a computer and didn't have to enter a product key.

 

[nikorr]

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