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When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
Unthinkingly I installed Windows 7 Enterprise on my development box at work rather than the Ultimate version. Now windows is complaining that it is unable to activate because it can't contact a KMS (Key Management Service) which my company doesn't have.
Is there any way to change this install such that it believes it is Windows 7 Ultimate and will take an ultimate key? I have MSDN so the licensing is not an issue.
Best Answer
You should be able to get an activation key from MSDN for the Enterprise edition that works fine to activate your installation over the Internet without changing editions. I used a partner activation key with Win7 Enterprise and it worked fine. It should be the same for MSDN. In fact, I can generate a key in the MSDN subscriber downloads website also.