Updating my computer

U2k2ow2

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Dec 4, 2013
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Hi! i have buyed an HP pavillion windows 7 for not so long ago and now windows wants me to activate it. but the problem is that they say that i should enter a code thats on the side of the computer. So i enter the code but then i see that this code is for windows vista home premium. The last owner must have installed windows 7 after he has bought it. I have two choises 1. I have to buy a new code 2. i ask you guys. so i take number 2 (not pooping) and ask: What do i DO???
 
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You should get a Vista install disk then and reinstall using the key code on the PC, it's not safe or legal to run a fake/pirated version. Maybe ask friends or family members to see if they have one, but make sure you install the exact version that the key code is registered for, for example 32bit, 64 bit, home, home premium, ultimate etc

swilczak

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Maybe try to contact the person you bought it from and see if he or she has the key code, or ask them if it's a pirated version. If you don't want to buy a new code you could always get a Vista install disk and reinstall Windows using the Vista code on the computer.
 

swilczak

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You should get a Vista install disk then and reinstall using the key code on the PC, it's not safe or legal to run a fake/pirated version. Maybe ask friends or family members to see if they have one, but make sure you install the exact version that the key code is registered for, for example 32bit, 64 bit, home, home premium, ultimate etc
 
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