Can you tell if a Win7 product key is a manufacturers volume license?

Hi all, I have a desktop PC which is missing it's COA sticker - I have recovered the current product key using key finding software.
Is it possible to determine if this product key is a generic volume licensing key used by the manufacturer (which wouldn't work on a re-installation), or a "proper" OEM product key which can be used to reinstall the OS?

Sorry if the terminology above is wrong - I'm not the most technically minded person!

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  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 34,408 Forumite
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    I don't know the answer to the question but have you got the OEM discs which will permit a re-install and will use the volume licence ?
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    ilikewatch wrote: »
    Hi all, I have a desktop PC which is missing it's COA sticker - I have recovered the current product key using key finding software.
    Is it possible to determine if this product key is a generic volume licensing key used by the manufacturer (which wouldn't work on a re-installation), or a "proper" OEM product key which can be used to reinstall the OS?

    Sorry if the terminology above is wrong - I'm not the most technically minded person!

    Yes, click here

    What is the full brand name and model number of the machine in question?
  • ilikewatch
    ilikewatch Posts: 1,072 Forumite
    molerat wrote: »
    I don't know the answer to the question but have you got the OEM discs which will permit a re-install and will use the volume licence ?

    I can get a disc, though as I understand it, it isn't possible to re-use the manufacturers volume license key.
  • ilikewatch
    ilikewatch Posts: 1,072 Forumite
    Yes, click here

    What is the full brand name and model number of the machine in question?
    Thanks!
    The PID checker gives the following (edited by me) :

    Product Key : REMOVED FOR SECURITY REASONS
    Validity : Valid
    Product ID : XXXXX-OEM-REMOVED FOR SECURITY REASONS
    Activation ID : REMOVED FOR SECURITY REASONS
    Edition Type : HomePremium
    Description : Windows 7 Home Premium OEM:NONSLP
    Edition ID : X15-37356
    Key Type : OEM:NONSLP
    Crypto ID : 174

    The brand is Zoostorm and the model is 7872-1036/A - the above result looks positive to me, - your thoughts?
  • Deru
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    It's an OEM. You just need the media to reinstall. You can download this for free. Just burn it to CD and reinstall after you note down the key.

    http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

    Just pick the right one. 64 bit is a good choice.
  • jbainbridge
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    Just install it. If the internet activation fails - use the automated telephone line. Always works.
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 34,408 Forumite
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    Across the family we have several Dell and Samsung machines and over many re-installs always use an OEM system disk and the machines have a windows licence key different from the sticker automatically assigned with no problems.
  • ilikewatch
    ilikewatch Posts: 1,072 Forumite
    Deru wrote: »
    It's an OEM. You just need the media to reinstall. You can download this for free. Just burn it to CD and reinstall after you note down the key.

    http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

    Just pick the right one. 64 bit is a good choice.

    Cool - cheers, the current install is 64 bit so will use this again.
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    ilikewatch wrote: »
    Cool - cheers, the current install is 64 bit so will use this again.

    Windows 7 Home Premium with SP1 x64_U_ English
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