It doesn't matter that we have removed Windows from our old PC.

If however we have an OEM license, from a preinstalled version of Windows, the Internet activation will probably fail.

Transfer Windows to a new PCĪfter we use our product key to install Windows on our new PC, if we have a retail Windows license, it will automatically activate when we connect to the Internet. With the Windows 7 ISOs, we can burn them to DVD or write them on USB. It won't work with product keys from preinstalled (OEM) versions of Windows 7.ĭownload the ISO for preinstalled (OEM) Windows 7įor Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, we can download the OS straight to an installation USB. The above website will only work with retail Windows 7 product keys. We have prepared guides for any possible scenario:ĭownload the ISO for retail Windows 7 from Microsoft If we don't have a Windows installation medium, we can download Windows ISOs for free. Or we can take out the hard drive and use it as an external hard drive in an enclosure.ĭownload Windows & create installation medium We can replace Windows with a Linux distribution, such as Ubuntu on the old PC. A blacklisted key is essentially useless.

After that, we won't be able to use it again for a new installation or reinstallation. If two Internet-connected PCs have Windows with the same product key, it's a matter of time before Microsoft blacklists the product key. I have Windows 7 Pro key, Windows 7 Ultimate key, Windows 7 Enterprise key, Windows 7 Home Premium key.After we get the product key and before we transfer Windows to a new PC, we need to make sure we have completely removed the operating system from the old PC. I also sell Windows 7 product key for $25/key (lifetime).

Windows 7 activation product key