We just enter the unique nine groups of numbers for our system through the phone keypad. What I find odd, though, is that I checked the activation key with third party software, and it's different from the one that was on the computer when I first bought it. If you leave some files intact while installing windows. The windows will then show the product Key with which you activated - the product Key on the sticker. Use Clonezilla to capture the image from the sysprepped machine. The reason is that the Windows 8. The other way, would be to use slmgr.
Did you format the drive fully or leave files intact. Find the list of available license keys. Also, legal and legit are different. Not legal, but it is technically doable. Assuming your organization has an existing volume agreement, that's the best way to go.
As long as they matched, a special product key would activate the system. License Type: Full Version, Lifetime Activation including receipt of all Microsoft automatic updates. Big Green Man wrote: Joe815 wrote: Let me back up and explain our situation a little better. Hopefully Chris Microsoft will notice this post and chime in with something a bit more definitive. May 14, 2014 · How to Find Windows 7 Product Key on My Dell Inspiron Laptop. Regarding the merits of reinstalling a clean copy, in my experience Windows driver installers have been just about problem free, though the order of installs can matter sometimes. I re-installed windows again but x86 and still no luck.
You can return to the traditional user accounts later. Continue installing all the software and updates you desire. However they didn't seem very professional so i am not considering this very much. Last i knew you could request the Dell media, i am not sure you can order them loaded. Did you find that the way you posted above is a better way than the original method you used? Last i knew you could request the Dell media, i am not sure you can order them loaded. Expanding that there should be a utility in there to create a 2x dvd set of that factory image. For this reason I'm finding it's sometimes less effort to simply scrub bloatware and clean the box up -vs- trying to find some obscure touchpad driver or wi-fi add-on that only came from the factory.
That is no secret and I am no magician :. A few questions if i may. Long hand does not take that long if you do several at a time, you still have to configure and load software anyways. I never typed in the key anywhere. As i found this forum i read a thread.
They will all require the same 3rd party software adding, so would rather sysprep than individually install on each machine. Yeah, sorry to correct you like that. This key does not match the Windows sticker on the device. You should now be able to distribute this image across all your workstations. You can find it below : I give you trial product but once you are satisfied and you have enough money , I highly recommend you to buy windows 7 Professional product key to support the developers. If the computer is to be reformatted, re-set up, or if any changes are made to the hardware replacement of the hard disk, etc.
Apply the image using Clonezilla to the target computer. The licenses are cheaper than retail, are easier to manage, and as noted give you the rights to deploy via image. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. All new laptops include the image and the windows activation key is an open volume license key. They should ask for keys or receipts as your proof of license. I might be able to return the computer to Amazon based on the argument that it was defective or didn't include everything listed. And after clicking on the trouble shoot this display: we can't activate your copy of windows.
It might also claim that the key you've entered is not valid for the Windows edition installed. I have the activation code the Rep sent me but no way for me to. So that i don't have to put up with this kinda issue. Where do I get it 2. Dell Windows 7 Professional Activation Key dell windows 7 professional activation keySep 06, 2011 · The product key is Dells internal Windows 7 key. All pc's will be added t our ws2008r2 Std domain. The key you extracted was probably Dell's volume-license key, which won't install with media.
This makes sence because it came with that general dell product key. It is aimed at small businesses and professional users. After a couple of seconds Windows Activation dialog will appear. But if it has Windows 10 license included that is good. Hello, No you are not expected to change it. If we sell the laptop, we cannot include our activation key.