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Connect to the Internet.
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Press Win + Pause.
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Click Activate Windows now.
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Click Activate Windows online now.
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Type your product key in the Product Key textbox and click Next.
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It will now contact Microsoft and validate your product key.
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Click Close.
Now your copy of Windows 7 will be activated and you will be able to see a ask for genuine Microsoft software badge.