In case of re-installing pre-installed Windows 8, can you apply Pro Pack code again?
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Go to Microsoft or you computer support group as I have yet to reinstall 8 ,and all of my desktops are oem install on PC's built by me ! If it does not work its $69.95 down loaded from Amazon and takes about 15 to 30 min to do !
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Hi, If your PC falls within the system's requirments of Windows 7 pro, then you may have to do a clean install of this OS.Thanks, PCrush
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Yes, already been done and working fine. Using Pro with all features. No major issues, but do not upgrade but fresh install as upgrade could cause problems.
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Yes, but you will need the product code for the OS on the unit if your using a recovery disc. If you have the original install disc, then the code should be on it or on the side of the computer.
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The machine comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional 64bit already. You're good to go. The supplied recovery media is for Windows 8, however. Re-installing Windows 7 will be difficult. I'd recommend preforming a complete system backup to an external harddrive as soon as you get the machine.
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It comes with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed, but you can upgrade it to Windows 8 Pro via its disc.
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Well, I didn't do that yet. I think there shouldn't be any problem re-installing the software on your machine. You just need to remember the product key. For re-installing, you need to download the software on your local machine and re-install the software again whenever you want and then you need enter product key that you have stored somewhere. Once all above steps are done, you are good to use the software again...Hope, this would help.
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Yes you can as long as you have the activation code or product key that you will receive with your original download.
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Comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 (64) Professional, but has the upgrade discs for Windows 8 if buyer wishes to install.
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Yes, mine was new in original package. Be sure to upgrade Windows 8 to the latest version before you use it.
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It depends on what you buy. You can buy 8.1 Pro in the first place, or you can buy upgrades. If you have Windows 8 already installed, you'll want to do the free Windows 8.1 update. Then you can go to the Microsoft store and do the Professional upgrade. You have two choices there. Buy the upgrade online, or if you've bought it elsewhere, you can just put in the license code.
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All Windows 8, 8.1, 10 versions that are pre-installed on any type of PC DO NOT REQUIRE A LICENSE. That is, the license is buried in the OS and is not easily accessible. So, I you back up the entire hard drive and use it to re-install in case of a hard drive failure YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY A NEW LICENSE. You -already- bought the rights to the OS to use any way you want on the PC it came with. Don't let any ignorant fools tell you otherwise !
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Generally yes; sometimes the key will only work if the previous install is exactly the same version as this version. However, you could reinstall if there is a difference in versions, since you will have the installer disk.
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Yes, I'm sure you can. As I understand it, Microsoft maintains a record of your Windows software associated with your computer, not your hard drive. Your clean install at a later time will require deleting the original install if both drives are present at the time. In a worse case scenario, you might have to call Microsoft customer support if you have a glitch; just explain to them what you are trying to do and they will get you through it.
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That all depends on the specific PC and actual configurations. But my guess is that it will. It would be unusual for a PC already running Win8, for the pro pack not to work.
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You dont download anything, they give you the product key and you enter it into a Windows 8 PC to make it the pro version.
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It all depends on what other changes you have made.Just ring Microsoft and let them know what you have done and they will give you new activation code :)