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Question about format & windows key

Tech Wizard
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I have a Windows 7 Professional CD with a product key activated on my PC. My friend has problems with his PC, so we want to format his C:

Can I use the same CD to install Win7 on his PC, even though I've used the same CD for my installment? (Will of course use his product key, and not mine which is used for my PC). The question is about if we can use the same CD. Thanks in advance.

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Just now, Jessekiller101 said:

yes you can. the cd has nothing tied to it other then the windows version. so make sure your friend has the code for the windows version your cd has on it. 

So if my CD is Win 7 pro, and he has another Win 7 (different than pro), his code will not work?

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1 minute ago, Tech Wizard said:

So if my CD is Win 7 pro, and he has another Win 7 (different than pro), his code will not work?

No, his key won't work. The disc must be of the same version. What version do you need? I may have an ISO for you. 

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23 minutes ago, Jessekiller101 said:

yes you can. the cd has nothing tied to it other then the windows version. so make sure your friend has the code for the windows version your cd has on it. 

20 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

No, his key won't work. The disc must be of the same version. What version do you need? I may have an ISO for you. 

He has Win 7 Home, while I have Pro. Does that mean his product key will not work if using my Pro CD?

 

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3 minutes ago, Tech Wizard said:

He has Win 7 Home, while I have Pro. Does that mean his product key will not work if using my Pro CD?

His key won't work if you're using a Pro disc. Which version of home? Home Premium or Basic (it's probably Premium)?

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