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Originally Posted by vmb
work can't help me. They don't want to hear about this laptop ever again. I will see if I can dig up a Windows disk from the other desktop. But I'm guessing that will be licensed only for the one computer? I'll see what I can do when I get home. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Windows 7 licensing works based on the version.
There are 6 versions.
Starter
Home Basic
Home Premium
Pro
Enterprise
Ultimate
Flip the laptop over, look for the Genuine Windows key sticker, it will list the version.
Odds are it's at least a Pro license, possibly Enterprise depending on the size of your company and unlikely to be Ultimate.
You'll need the corresponding install disc.
You should be able to convince someone to give or lend you a copy, the license is not tied to the installer disc, it's tied to the laptop via the certificate on the back.
In other words, you are not pirating it, you have a legitimate license.