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Window 7 reinstall
I have a Dell laptop. I didn't know which edition of my windows was previously and I reinstalled Windows 7 ultimate 32bit edition. While activating it with the key printed on the sticker at the back of my laptop, it says "The product key you have entered will not work with this edition of windows 7.
You must either run Windows 7 setup or enter a Windows 7 ultimate key" So when I visited the website of manufacturer, I found that the original version of OS on this laptop was Windows 7 SP1 Home Basic (64BIT). Now what can I do?
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November 29th, 2019 03:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @Shrawan Kumar
You would need to install W7 Home Basic 64Bit or install W10???
You can continue to use the COA on the back to activate W7 HB 64Bit.
Or use it to activate a fresh copy of W10.
For a clean Windows 10 install:
You can make a W10 USB flash drive installer with the Microsoft Media Creation Tool.
Use a blank 8GB or 16GB flash drive.
If your Laptop/Desktop is not working then use another Windows Laptop/Desktop
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10
Here are the steps to create the W10 USB flash drive installer:
Plug in the blank USB flash drive:
CAUTION: Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.
Select “Download Tool Now” and select Run.
If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
On the “What do you want to do?” “Page”
Select “Create installation media for another PC” then click next.
Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10.
Uncheck the “Use the recommended options for this PC” box then click next.
Select which media you want to use: “USB flash drive”
After creating the USB plug it into the Laptop/Desktop that you want to install it on.
Boot from the USB and follow the directions/instructions.
If asked to enter a product key during the installation process, select "I don't have a product key" option.
After W10 installs, you can install the drivers and available software from your Laptop/Desktop support page.
To activate W10.
WXP and WVista COA's cannot be used to activate W10.
W7 COA'S can still be used to activate W10. "xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx"
W10 electronically signed COA's will activate automatically when you go online.
Best regards,
U2
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November 29th, 2019 13:00
What model Inspiron? Windows 7 is at the End of Life and will not be supported with any security updates after 1/14/20. Check to see if you can upgrade to Win 10. Not all old computers can run it satisfactorily. Best bet is to upgrade to a new computer.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-7-support-will-end-on-january-14-2020/103f68c5-c977-42b6-9f9f-3d1ea4c652d9