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Windows 7 not accepting product key

LasleyMediaKentucky
By LasleyMediaKentucky
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So I bought a used Dell Optiplex 9010 with a Core i7-3770 and a 500GB HDD for $300. I tried to install a new OS and it rejected it. I called dell and they said that with this model of PC the activation key is embedded into the motherboard and that I have to use that product key to re-activate windows...? I found the original operating system from Microsoft's site but now it says that the activation key is not valid...

 

What can I do?

Cameron Lasley

Owner, Lasley Media Group

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Is that an OEM OS that you're trying to install? 

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Apparently I entered the key wrong. Double checked and it accepted my key. I'll delete this topic

Cameron Lasley

Owner, Lasley Media Group

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activate it by phone. that usually works

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