using key finder and reinstalling Windows 7

[jaytone1]

I have a question about using key finder and reinstalling Windows 7.
My original install would not activate with the key so I called the phone activation and was given a new set of numbers to enter in the boxes and it activated.

I now plan to reformat and reinstall everything with a larger hard drive and new video card.
I will use the Key Finder to get the key before I disconnect the old hard drive.

QUESTION IS,
I will use the original Windows 7 as I did originally and it probably wont activate. Can I use the key that key finder found on the old hard drive to activate or will I have to activate by phone and get a different key ?

 

[Dahak]

The keyfinder will only find your product key that you used to install the windows 7. It will not find the activation key. and as using a new hard drive and video card it will most likely be a different key anyway.

just do the phone activation, i've never personally had any issues with doing phone activation with xp and vista over the years

 

[nerp]

The activation system is to prevent a key being used by dozens or hundreds of people. The lone dude reinstalling his box isn't going to have a problem calling up during the activation process if necessary.