A Bit of a drawn out explanation incoming . . .
Years ago, I purchased Windows 7 Pro from the Microsoft Website as a student (Digital River). As it turns out this was the upgrade key, NOT a full product. Fast forward to today, and I need to activate windows after installing a new SSD, and a fresh Win 7 install from my handy dandy bootable USB stick. I call Microsoft and I am told that they can no longer validate my Windows 7 key because it is an upgrade key, and has been converted too many times.
I have an unused Windows 7 Ultimate disk complete with valid key, but i only have the 32 bit software.
First question: As I understand it, I can use whichever architecture I choose as long as the key is valid. Is this correct?
Second question:Is there still a supported way to download an iso of the 64 bit Win 7 Ultimate software? - I just found this. Google is my friend.
Last question: If I'm SOL on all of the above, where can I purchase a new Windows 7 Pro key and get the key online? I'm very wary of all the pirated windows keys out there. I don't mind paying a normal price for a legal key. I just need it ASAP.
Thanks
Years ago, I purchased Windows 7 Pro from the Microsoft Website as a student (Digital River). As it turns out this was the upgrade key, NOT a full product. Fast forward to today, and I need to activate windows after installing a new SSD, and a fresh Win 7 install from my handy dandy bootable USB stick. I call Microsoft and I am told that they can no longer validate my Windows 7 key because it is an upgrade key, and has been converted too many times.
I have an unused Windows 7 Ultimate disk complete with valid key, but i only have the 32 bit software.
First question: As I understand it, I can use whichever architecture I choose as long as the key is valid. Is this correct?
Second question:
Last question: If I'm SOL on all of the above, where can I purchase a new Windows 7 Pro key and get the key online? I'm very wary of all the pirated windows keys out there. I don't mind paying a normal price for a legal key. I just need it ASAP.
Thanks
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