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Resolved: Windows 7 and Vista Activation FAQ: How do language, version, 64-bit or 32-bit, and source affect ability to install and transfer Windows licenses? #solution #development #computers

Windows 7 and Vista Activation FAQ: How do language, version, 64-bit or 32-bit, and source affect ability to install and transfer Windows licenses?

We get a lot of questions on Super User about Windows activation and licensing. This question is an attempt to answer the most common questions in one place with a canonical answer.

When reinstalling Windows, the following questions often come up:

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Fixed: Resolving "DNS name does not exist" activating Windows 8? #answer #it #programming

Resolving "DNS name does not exist" activating Windows 8?

I am trying to activate a new copy of Windows 8 Pro. When clicking on the Activate button in the Windows Activation screen comes back with:

DNS name does not exist

How can I go ahead an activate Windows 8?

Answer [by Louis]: Resolving "DNS name does not exist" activating Windows 8?

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Fixed: Is it possible to switch between Windows 7 Editions? #fix #development #computers

Is it possible to switch between Windows 7 Editions?

Related question: When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?

I am currently running Windows 7 Enterprise RTM which is part of my MSDN subscription. However I need to downgrade to Professional on one of my machines. In Vista you could change between certained…

Fix: Making a cracked or activated windows uncracked #programming #solution #dev

Making a cracked or activated windows uncracked

I have a PC which has windows 7 license but I installed windows from an image I downloaded and it is already activated. For validating genuine Microsoft, I need to enter my own product key but the necessary activation tools do not exist in my windows folder. What do I do?

I googled stuff but because the keywords are too broad I couldn’t find a…

How to: Is Windows 8 Pro usable without activation? #development #it #fix

Is Windows 8 Pro usable without activation?

There seems to be little information about the way the activation system works in Windows 8, especially for consumer versions of Windows (Core/Pro, not Enterprise). I already know that Microsoft now requires you to enter a key before even starting the installation process, and that it tries to connect to the Internet and activate this key as soon as…