Windows 7 HP Format

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by unreal99, May 28, 2013.

  1. unreal99

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    #1 unreal99, May 28, 2013
    Hey, in my business i have several HP Desktop computers with windows 7 pre-installed,
    each computer has a little stick with a product key for that windows 7.

    Those computers must be formatted,they're just slow.....is there any way to use that product key again?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Carlos Detweiller

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    Carlos Thank you for the fast reply ,

    How do i know that Daz Loader Skipped the actual Bootloader installation ? i don't want to end up running Illegal key.
     
  4. oldsh_t

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    #4 oldsh_t, May 28, 2013
    Each computer will have a recovery partition. From that partition you will be able to reformat that computer. No need to worry about the key. It will be install to the OP as you format.

    Also you are given a chance to burn a copy of that recovery partition to use as a format disk. I would suggest that you do that for each machine, just in case!
     
  5. Carlos Detweiller

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    #5 Carlos Detweiller, May 28, 2013
    To put it simple: Forget the sticker keys. :)

    1. Format the PCs and reinstall Windows.
    2. Use Windows Loader to reinstall the HP OEM certificate and OEM:SLP key. The SLIC component is in the BIOS and won't be deleted with the Format.
    3. Done.
     
  6. unreal99

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    #6 unreal99, May 28, 2013 (OP)
    What options do i use in windows Daz Loader to make sure its not going to use some made up key?
     
  7. oldsh_t

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    #7 oldsh_t, May 28, 2013
    There are no options for that. It will make up a key that will pass. If you don't want to take a chance then my suggestion is your only option. You already have the proper key for each machine.
     
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    #8 unreal99, May 28, 2013 (OP)
    Using the recovery partition will reinstall windows with all HP blueware is not that so?
     
  9. oldsh_t

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    #9 oldsh_t, May 28, 2013
    If you mean all the crap that they stick in there with Win7..... then YES!! Everything gets put back in and your back to Win7 like the day you bought the computer.
     
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    #12 unreal99, May 29, 2013 (OP)
    Great Answers thanks for clearing it up for me.

    I'm sure Daz Loader works great , i am just wondering if using those Daz Keys is Illegal , if it was for my personal use i had no fear,but it's a business.
     
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    #14 Carlos Detweiller, May 29, 2013
    If the keys in Daz Loader were illegal, all big OEMs would gonna be sued. OEM:SLP keys are public knowledge, Loader uses the same keys OEMs do.
     
  15. oldsh_t

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    #15 oldsh_t, May 29, 2013
    And there lies the fact as to why I say to use your recovery partition. When in business you have to be on the up and up. The government allows you to wright off things like computers. They can/will/maybe audit you at some point and everything in your business better be on the up and up.
    You could use the Daz loader and the likely hood of ever getting caught is very slim at best!! But if you end up with some sharp auditor it could get dicey.

    Your Call