Windows 7 product key problem...

[Quick86]

So one of the laptops took a shit. Monitor died. Anyways, it has been replaced with another laptop. BUT, I am going to build another desktop and was curious if there is any reason why my windows 7 key from that Toshiba laptop wouldn't work on another machine that will have Windows 7 installed on it?

 

[Stalker]

Yes. Those licenses are generally pretty restricted in how often they can be used and it's possible that they are limited to being used ONLY on the Toshiba device.

 

[Quick86]

Even the key they list on the bottom of the laptop?? I would have figured since I own the machine I also own the rights to the operating system key?

 

[The Man]

It's probably an OEM version, thus it will only work on a Toshiba.

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[TTA]

OEM is OEM it has no idea wht kind of computer you activated.

 

[Stalker]

The key is valid, the install disc isnt. You'll need to find a copy of that exact install not restricted by Toshiba's hardware.

 

[TTA]

you can download them from digital river.
Win7 is easy as hell to get a copy of.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/
a retail CD WILL take an OEM key and vice-versa

 

[Quick86]

I have a legit disc from my other desktop but obviously the key isnt good. I got an awesome deal on it a couple years ago for 100 bucks direct from microsoft as a student.

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[Quick86]

I should say the key from the legit disc is good...but being used. Lol.

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[TTA]

the key on the case isn't used. it's OEM, OEM computers are activiated via SLP (system locked preinstalation) you can use that key that's on the sticker on your computer 5 years from now and it will be good as gold.
OEM and retail Win7 CD's are locked to a channel and install format (version) by the ei.cfg file, delete that file you'll have a Win7 DVD hat will instal any version and take any corresponding key.
ie if you have a Win7 Pro key install Win7 pro use the Win7 Pro OEM key activate and your good to go.