I have an older Dell E521 on which I would like to install Windows 7 Pro. It's an upgrade version to be used over Windows Vista, but done with a clean install.
Here's the possible problem. The product key of the W7 Pro in question was originally installed on the desktop I am on now, originally installed over Windows Vista, which I borrowed from the Dell so I could have something to use for the upgrade to W7 Pro. I never activated the Vista on my present computer and it was only on here for about fifteen minutes.
I then upgraded to W8 Pro, from a disk, and again a clean install, then to W8.1 Pro, using the online method, and then to the W10 Pro I am presently using, again doing it online.
I would like to use the Windows 7 Pro disk and product key to upgrade the Windows Vista on the Dell so I can donate it. What I'm wondering is if it will work, due to the Windows 7 Pro product key technically being connected to the computer I'm on now. I hope this makes sense.
Any ideas? Do you think it will work? I just don't want to donate something that is practically worthless because of a VERY outdated OS. In the end, if it won't work, I'll put LinuxMint on it, but the Windows 7 would be so much better. I want to find a way to make something work as I don't want to just toss it in the junk pile when so many families around here can't afford a computer for their kids.
Thanks for the help.
