So all you do is install windows 7 and the 2.2.2 Windows Loader.exe so and get windows 7 activated and then update to windows 10 and from that point, if you format your system you do not need to install a loader because MS knows you are "legit"?
Activate transfered image I set up a number of pc's. In order to do it effectively I clone a standard finished system including programs to a new computer. Then I remove hidden drivers and install new drivers. Now I have a problem trying to activate the cloned image. The new pc have previously been activated by upgrading Windows 7 to 10 Pro. The cloned system (Pro) contains a generic product key and trying to activate it, reports that the key is blocked (the generic key). Removing the generic key on the new pc doesn't work either.
Great to hear it from you !! This would cool nerves and settle arguments for now before the dust is settles