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Need a windows 7 key or what? help

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lukester

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I bought an OEM windows and it was a one time install. I had to reenstall windows a while back and the key didn't work. Bought a key off the net and it worked for about 6 months then I got the dreaded Activation windows popping up..
I have been living with it ever since .

What should I do, and what version of windows or another key or the New windows 10, and how can I install an update version if my copy is not activated?

thoughts?
 
lukester said:
What should I do, and what version of windows or another key or the New windows 10, and how can I install an update version if my copy is not activated?
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If you are dedicated to keeping Windows 7 then your option would be to purchase a new legal copy. PM gavinstubbs09 if you want to get a great deal on a new copy. You can give Windows 10 a shot as well as I do not believe it requires activated copies of Windows to upgrade from.
 
Altemose said:
If you are dedicated to keeping Windows 7 then your option would be to purchase a new legal copy. PM gavinstubbs09 if you want to get a great deal on a new copy. You can give Windows 10 a shot as well as I do not believe it requires activated copies of Windows to upgrade from.
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Maybe I will go that route, new windows 10.. I hope the interface is good.
 
Altemose said:
I like it so far... If you need Windows though I think Gavin will be able to hook you up.
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As far as Windows goes, I don't have a problem with Win 7 since I only use it for 2 or 3 programs I need, I do everything else on the Mac side.
 
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