Windows 10: win7 install

Discus and support win7 install in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Tried to install win7 on a new hdd but MS claims product code invalid, still have the original box that win7 came in. Have been using win10 for the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by robert, Jul 17, 2016.

  1. ROBERT
    robert Win User

    win7 install


    Tried to install win7 on a new hdd but MS claims product code invalid, still have the original box that win7 came in. Have been using win10 for the biggest part of the year---what gives,. Is it after using win10 for a while MS no longer recognizes win 7?

    :)
     
    robert, Jul 17, 2016
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  2. ERDESLAWE
    Erdeslawe Win User

    Can i re-install Win7 with my original Win7 key if i don't like Win10?

    That question is answered in the link provided by Andre Da Costa, i.e. it the same procedure as 'down-grading' from the Insider Preview to your original System installation. You just need to make sure you have the necessary installation media/keys and
    data backups. You would then also still have a right to install the 'free' upgrade at any time during the 12 month period announced for the offer.
     
    Erdeslawe, Jul 17, 2016
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Andre Da Costa, Jul 17, 2016
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  4. SPUNK
    spunk Win User

    win7 install

    If you activated this Windows 7 previously with this disc, you cannot activate it again.
    You can skip the product key in the install and Windows will install, then try putting the key in again. If that fails, then call Microsoft to activate your Windows again.
     
    spunk, Jul 17, 2016
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  5. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member
    Run showkey plus from here:
    Showkey - Windows 10 Forums

    Click the option on the upper right to check product key and enter your product key. Post the result here and we can help you,

    Example:

    win7 install [​IMG]


    Be sure to blank out part of the product key, or just post what the result is:
    Windows 7 Professional OEM:COA
     
    NavyLCDR, Apr 4, 2018
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