how to check oem key is activated/used or new unused

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Alpha_Tay, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. Alpha_Tay

    Alpha_Tay MDL Novice

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    #1 Alpha_Tay, Sep 16, 2010
    hi, i have some windows 7 oem key, how do i check the key itself is activated/used before or the key is brand new unused?

    thx in adv.
     
  2. Reign_Of_Freedom

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    #2 Reign_Of_Freedom, Sep 16, 2010
  3. Alpha_Tay

    Alpha_Tay MDL Novice

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    #3 Alpha_Tay, Sep 16, 2010 (OP)
    hi, thx for the help, if i am not mistaken, this kind of tool can only check the key validity, but not check "the key itself is activated/used before or the key is brand new unused" right?
     
  4. Reign_Of_Freedom

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    #4 Reign_Of_Freedom, Sep 16, 2010
    No i don't think it can check if its been used before.
     
  5. Alpha_Tay

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    #5 Alpha_Tay, Sep 16, 2010 (OP)
    i see, is there no tools in the world can check if its been used before?
     
  6. WinFLP

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    #6 WinFLP, Sep 17, 2010
    As far as I know, no tool exists for standard OEM/retail keys. Only MAK keys can be checked for validity, using the VAMT.
     
  7. Alpha_Tay

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    #7 Alpha_Tay, Sep 17, 2010 (OP)
    got it, thx.