How do I unstall my pirated version and use a legit key instead?

TheOtherUs · Aug 12, 2015

Hi,

I couple days ago I found out that my PC didn't have a legit version of windows 7. So I bought myself a legit windows 7 key but I don't know how to enter it. I don't know how I should go about reactivating the code or resetting windows 7 as a whole to remove the pirated version. Thanks in advance!

N3rdR4ge · Aug 12, 2015

right clock my computer
properties
change product key

RunLuke · Aug 12, 2015

Do a clean install. I would, anyways.

Backup anything important to another drive

Download this tool https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

Follow the guide, that should fix everything for you.
You might even be able to use it for a windows 10.

N3rdR4ge · Aug 12, 2015

RunLuke :

that is silly. you dont need to reinstall. please explain why.

RunLuke · Aug 12, 2015

N3rdR4ge :

Clean installs are always good. That's why.

N3rdR4ge · Aug 12, 2015

yea but why? he didnt say he had any problems at all. he just needs to change key. what is the point? seems like a huge waste of time for no benefit.

faalin · Aug 12, 2015

N3rdR4ge :

Because pirated versions of any software always come with little bits of extra that know one wants on their computer. Unless you hacked the software and know its clean, just do a fresh install and be happy.

TheOtherUs · Aug 12, 2015

The problem is that the ''change key'' option is not there at all. So I guess having to reset the whole system is my only option

TheOtherUs · Aug 12, 2015

But the problem is, I don't have a installation CD, so how do I go about installing it then?

bootcher · Aug 12, 2015

If you're going to install windows 10 anyways, just change the key as described above. No need to install windows 7 fresh and install windows 10 after that.

RunLuke · Aug 12, 2015

TheOtherUs :

Follow the guide I linked: Download this tool https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dv...

RunLuke · Aug 12, 2015

bootcher :

He is unable to change the key, probably due to hacked software removing everything related to activation etc.

saywhut · Aug 12, 2015

This is how you change the product key.

Open up an elevated command prompt (as administrator), type in "slui.exe 3" then a box will pop up to enter your new product key.

N3rdR4ge · Aug 12, 2015

RunLuke :

he didnt say he is unable to change it. he said he doesnt know how to change it... did you even read the same post?

RunLuke · Aug 12, 2015

TheOtherUs :

N3rdR4ge :

Did you?

TheOtherUs :

Also, clean installing and getting rid of some hacked version is probably the way to go. You never know.

TheOtherUs · Aug 12, 2015

Thanks guys!

bootcher · Aug 12, 2015

when in windows, logged in as administrator, do this:
1. press windows key and R simultaneously (this will open a 'run' screen)
2. type 'cmd' (this will open a command/dos screen)
3. in the command screen type "slui.exe 3" as described by saywhut
4. in the new screen type your new product key

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