Activate Windows now'. I am asking because I started a new job that requires re-installing every version of windows on various computers that have OEM and retail versions. The information I gathered on various forums is rather scattered and contradicting, this is why I am posting this seemingly stupid question that you may think has been answered a million times.
I want someone to give me a definitive response so I don't screw someones computer up by remove necessary OEM files. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Sign in to vote. I have a lonovo computer with windows 7 ultiate preinstalled. The product key is different from the one on the COA sticker on the bottom. Just by changing the key with the slmgr. Sunday, January 31, PM. As to what would happen to your Windows, it may or may not accept the Dell key.
If the key is accepted, at the next reboot your Windows would not self-activate because the key being a Dell key does not fit with the Specal Instuction also called the OEM Bios Flag on the Lenovo's motherboard bios. After a non-activation grace period, your Windows would eventually Validate as Non-Genuine. Can anyone help in this matter?
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Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Andre Da Costa Article Author. If you would like to change from Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional, you need to use Windows Anytime Upgrade: If the license for Windows 7 Professional you have access to is either a retail upgrade or full version, you can use the product key and Anytime Upgrade to move from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional.
Make sure the latest Windows Updates have been installed. Go to User Accounts in Control Panel 2. Change User Account Control Settings 3. Pull the Slider down to lowest level possible 4.
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