Windows 7 ultimate retail key serial key or number

Product keys are not sold separately and are only available as part of a package.

Is there a specific reason you need Windows 7 Ultimate edition?

You could even purchase a much cheaper edition if you wish such as Home Premium, since it will be for home use.

Because Windows 7 is in limited stock because Microsoft ended sales in October , this has created demand because of its scarcity. This means retail boxed copies demand a premium, while OEM System Builder copies remain affordable.

Full version (Retail):

- Includes transfer rights to another computer.

- Doesn't require a previous qualifying version of Windows.

- Expensive

Upgrade version (Retail):

- Includes transfer rights to another computer.

- require a previous qualifying version of Windows.

- Expensive, but cheaper than full version

OEM System Builder version:

OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

There is nothing wrong with using it too, especially since all future releases of Windows will be full versions anyway.

You can find OEM System Builder software from dozens of online merchants. The current price for OEM Windows 7 Professional at Newegg, for example, is $ When I checked a few minutes ago, Amazon was offering OEM Windows 7 Professional packages from multiple sellers at prices ranging from $ to $ When I checked just now, a package specifically intended for refurbished PCs cost only $50 for a bit copy.

There are no technical limitations to prevent you from using OEM software on your own PC, although this software will work only for a clean installation and not for an upgrade. In the past, Microsoft has been remarkably inconsistent in its advice to customers about whether this practice is allowed. (See "Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft.")

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If you're preparing to reinstall Windows 7 you will need to locate your unique Windows 7product key - also known as the Windows 7 serial or Windows 7 CD key. Normally this product key is on a sticker on your computer or located with the manual that came with Windows 7.

However, if you've lost your product key, all hope is not lost - your Windows 7 key is stored in the registry but is encrypted and not readable, making finding it difficult. Luckily there are several free programs that can help.

Follow the steps below to locate your Windows 7 product key code:

1. Note: Any product key finder that locates Windows 7 product keys will locate the product keys for any version of Windows 7: Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Home Premium, Home Basic, and Starter.

2. Download and run the key finder program. Follow any instructions provided by the software. manicapital.com?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=pcsupport&cdn=compute&tm=36&f=00&su=p

3. The numbers and letters displayed by the program represent the Windows 7 product key. The product key should be formatted like xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx - five sets of five letters and numbers.

4. Write this key code down exactly as the program displays it to you for use when reinstalling windows 7.