question about product keys

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by natukiss, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. natukiss

    natukiss MDL Junior Member

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    from where i can find a product key to activate my windows 7?

    if i understand right..there is product keys in msdn and technet site?
     
  2. EGOvoruhk

    EGOvoruhk MDL Novice

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    Yes, but you have to pay to be a member
     
  3. msr

    msr MDL Senior Member

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    You can also rearm every 30 days so you get like 90 days trial before reinstalling.
     
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  4. SirSilentBob

    SirSilentBob MDL Senior Member

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    It's closer to 120, if you do the re-arms on the last day or so. 30 days from install, then rearm = 30 again, 30 days later again rearm = 30 again, 30 days later again rearm = 30 again.

    We'll have SLP keys and certs by then so your safe! :)
     
  5. natukiss

    natukiss MDL Junior Member

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    ok thanks guys :)
     
  6. msr

    msr MDL Senior Member

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    yep sorry forgot about first 30 days.

    So 120 days trial, so not bad before reinstalling.
     
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  7. skyfoxxp

    skyfoxxp MDL Novice

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    Hello,

    My company has an MSDN subscription.
    If I request a Windows 7 key through MSDN, will my company receive an invoice or will be charged for this key ?

    Thanks !
     
  8. Lenmaer

    Lenmaer MDL Addicted

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    Well either it's free, either you can't access to the download section (if your subscription is not high enough), but you won't pay for it.
     
  9. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

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    Ofcourse NOT, MSDN subs was already paid for
    You need to access site (or ask the guys that have access) and get the key (or ask your guys if they are willing to give it to you - nothing personal, but I know I would not do that)

    sebus
     
  10. skyfoxxp

    skyfoxxp MDL Novice

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    OK thanks, but could you explain why you wouldn't to this ?
    I know the guy who can access MSDN... and if the key is free... why?
     
  11. Lenmaer

    Lenmaer MDL Addicted

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    Maybe he wanna keep it for himself?
     
  12. natukiss

    natukiss MDL Junior Member

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    but each key is for 10 computers..right?
     
  13. Lenmaer

    Lenmaer MDL Addicted

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    Yeah but you never know if you can fully trust others, if something goes wrong it's blacklisted. And basically it wasn't meant for personal use but only for the company PCs.
     
  14. Brandrune

    Brandrune MDL Addicted

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    Each key can be used 10 times. 10 x 10 = 100 meaning you can install Windows 7 100 times.
     
  15. ladyboo

    ladyboo MDL Novice

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    why not ?

    :) why dont you jus make a system backup in windows seven that way you only have to use 1 key never activate again..jus put your backup image back and it will stay activated with the first key you use..
     
  16. Lenmaer

    Lenmaer MDL Addicted

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    Just backup the activated tokens should work also.
     
  17. brainwave

    brainwave MDL Novice

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    Can you tell me wich files i have to copy for backup activated tokens.

    Thanx BrainWave
     
  18. Lenmaer

    Lenmaer MDL Addicted

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    Tokens can be found here:

    It's a hidden folder.
     
  19. brainwave

    brainwave MDL Novice

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    Thanks for your answer but I don't have that folder. I only see th following folders:

    Internet Explorer, SoftwareProtectionPlatform, SystemCertificates and Windows.

    I am using the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 32 Bits.

    BrainWave
     
  20. Lenmaer

    Lenmaer MDL Addicted

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    Then look here: