Hi, where i work we have all new DELLs machines(some optiplex, some latitude, depends).
They all have the Windows Pro sticker(so no CD Key for Windows). Since they have downgrade rights we requested Win 7 from the company that supplied us with them.
So, 95% of machines are good, Windows 7 is activated, genuine and working.
One the other 5% after some time we got a "Windows 7 is not genuine"
When trying to activate via internet we get a message saying "this key is blocked"
After some time in google i found that the key used in the non genuine machines is a generic key used only for installation puprose. I get that this is what you do when downgrading in mass to Win7, okay.
The company that provided us with the machines told us"you know, its microsoft, sometimes you have to use the phone activation" - Still need to try this.
Another check we did was to see what kind of key for Windows is used:
in the activated machines the key is a OEM SLP, in the non activated machines the key is from RETAIL channel.
Will it be possibile to activate this via phone?
Another thing... i know changing the key to a default, generic DELL OEM SLP(its the one cd key that is used for all dell machines i believe) key will activate the machines, but is this a legit way to do it?
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DELL Machines with OEM(?)Windows 7
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