Before proceeding ensure that Dell provides 32 bit Vista or Windows 7 drivers for use with installing 32 bit Windows 7 and likewise that Dell provides 64 bit Vista or Windows 7 drivers for use with installing 64 bit Windows 7. These may be found on the Dell Drivers and Downloads page. Drivers for non-Dell systems must be found elsewhere. Note these. This key is typically found on the COA attached to the base of the system. See note at the end for phone activation.
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This guide can be used in non-Dell systems but the note at the end of the wiki must be read before proceeding. Press the [Windows] and [Pause Break] button activation or right click Computer and select properties.
At the bottom there will be some message about activation, click this link. In which case you will need to use the phone activation. It is a quick automated called, follow the onscreen instructions. Browse Community. Turn on suggestions.
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. If Windows came preinstalled on your PC, the product key should appear on a sticker on your device. To ensure your product key is genuine, see How to tell your software is genuine and How to tell your hardware is genuine.
For info about how to tell if your copy of Windows is genuine Microsoft software, see the How to tell page. For more Windows 10 download info, see Download Windows If you need installation media to install or reinstall Windows, see Create installation media for Windows to learn how to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.
If you need more help with activation, see Activate Windows If you're getting an activation error, see Get help with Windows activation errors.
See Activation in Windows 10 for more info. If you're reinstalling Windows 10 due to a motherboard problem or some other hardware issue, see Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change. If you're looking for product keys for Office, apps, games, and more, see Find your Microsoft downloads and product keys. Windows 10 Windows 8. Need more help? Join the discussion. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve?
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