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did not put coa (key) in time, computer has shut down what do i do
did not put coa in in time
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Put in a Windows Installation DVD or Flash drive and boot. Try installing with a product key.
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thats the first thing i tryed as a matter of fact thats what i want to do
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Are you sure you have your BIOS set up to boot to the DVD or flash drive first? If you boot to a W7 Installation DVD/flash then it isn't looking to the hard drive for boot instructions.