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    Windows 10 Should I clean install Windows 10 OEM Activated or not?

    Hi, I am considering to clean install windows 10 oem activated. But I was wondering if my hardware will be compatible or not, because I have heard that an oem os is locked to the computer's hardware. Now considering that I successfully installed oem on my machine, will I be able to upgrade or...
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    Windows 7 Cheapest copy of Windows 7 to install on new computer without OS???

    Hey guys, Just bought a new desktop without an OS. The exact same system was £100 (I'm in the U.K by the way) more expensive. And after doing some research, I discovered you could get Windows 7 for around £70. So I figured I'd save a bit of money, seeing as I'm on a tight budget. But whilst...
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    Windows 10 Cant Update To Windows 10

    Currently running 8.1 with all updates installed, and I have tried all possible fixes. My copy of Windows is an OEM copy from Newegg which shouldn't affect it. Any solutions?
  4. Windows 7 62 failed updates out of 192 updates.

    hey all,have a desktop asus m2a-vm motherboard / 4gb ddr2 ram / amd athlon 64x2 5200+ brisbane / 82gb hdd / ati radeon x1300 xge 512mb pci-e. ok i install windows 7 32 bit oem with system pack 1 and all installs perfect until 192 updates are needed and then after the installed updates are done i...
  5. Windows 8 Windows 8.1,10 preview and official release question.

    Hello, Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I have a lingering question about running Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 tech preview dual boot. First of all, Windows 8.1 here is an HP OEM. I would like to keep 8.1 as is and upgrade Windows 10 tech preview to the official release when it...
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    Windows 7 Activation Problems Windows 7 pro OEM

    I am in dire need of some help. I have tried the Microsoft Answer Desk, both in chat and on the phone, and have had no luck. I recently purchased all the hardware to build myself a custom build computer, along with a Windows 7 Pro OEM disk. I am not new to building computers (although it has...
  7. COMPUTEX 2015: Windows 10 Hardware Video

    A video has surfaced from COMPUTEX2015 that was recorded during Microsoft's OEM hardware presentation. read more Continue reading...
  8. Windows 10 Bought mine today

    Pre-ordered Windows 10 Pro OEM today. Supposedly available 08/31/2015 about a month after the rumored RTM in late July...
  9. Windows 7 Windows repair disk error

    Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help me. I'm trying to replace the HDD on my laptop (Samsung RV520 with Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64). So I made a system image on a portable HDD and a system repair disk. After replacing the HDD with the new one and trying to boot with the repair disk I am...
  10. Genuine Windows and Windows 10

    This week we Link Removed Today, I thought I would provide answers to some questions we’ve received regarding how this will work for Genuine vs. Non-Genuine Windows. With Windows 10, we have extended an offer to our Genuine Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers to upgrade to Windows 10 for free...
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    Windows 8 Lucky you if your Windows 8(.1) license key originated from Microsoft...

    Hej! Har Inte varit här sedan 2013, får jag möjligen utbe mig om ett svar från 'Cecilia Sth', vore kul att återknyta kontakten! Om ni trodde att jag legat lågt de senaste åren, tänk om! Är rätt stolt över att ha bidragit till att erbjuda er med Microsoft-licensnycklar ett närmast "klockrent"...
  12. Windows 10 Security Innovations at RSA: Device Guard, Windows Hello and Microsoft Passport

    Back in October, we Link Removed how security and identity features will continue to evolve in Windows 10. This week at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, we’re providing more details on what this means for our enterprise customers. Earlier today, Scott Charney, Corporate Vice President of...
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    Windows 8 Install OEM on non OEM lap

    Hi all<br /> <br /> Purchased a new lap which came with OEM license . surrendered it . wanted to install in new laptop. Tried all is version finally installed os with bing d misc. No progress. <br /> <br /> When activate it shows error non core OEM edition can't activate.<br /> <br /> Lenovo...
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    Windows 7 Can I Reactivate OEM Win 7 on New Hardware?

    I would like to reinstall my OEM version of 64-bit Win 7 Home Premium on new hardware (new PC). I'm having intermittent problems with my MB and want to take this opportunity to replace the machine. I was wondering if I would be able to do a phone activation of the OEM Windows. I know that OEM...
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    Windows 7 Installing Windows 7 OEM on a different PC

    Hi everyone, A few years ago I purchased Windows 7 OEM and installed it on my laptop. Now I am thinking of buying a new laptop. I was told that OEM version can be installed only on one computer. Is that right? If so, maybe there is a way to somehow deactivate it on my current laptop and then...
  16. Windows 7 Windows 7 activation help

    Hi, my friend let me use a old windows disk so I could try out windows 7. After using it for a few months with it being unactivated it gave me the black screen and told me my trial was over. I went out and ordered windows 7 and planned on just putting in the activation key and being ready to go...
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    Windows XP WinXP install issues | New hard drive

    Hi, I'm a computer noob. I have a 12 year old retail-purchased PC that came with WinXP Home pre-installed on the 160GB hard drive. The original OEM hard drive squeals terribly loud and sounds like it's going to die. I'd like to replace it, but not sure how to get WinXP installed on a fresh hard...
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    Windows 7 Help with system recovery

    Hi guys, I recently purchased a new custom built computer from a local computer store. Everything was already set up, but I wish to do a system recovery. There is no system recovery option. I can't access the recover folder in my C: drive. I've asked windows support for help. It turns out my...
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    Windows 7 Screen windows 7

    Hello there, This form is hidden as part of the normal execution of OEM client. The standard method of hiding this is: 1)set opacity to 0% 2)set shownintaskbar=false 3)in a timer calback,set from visible=false. This is on my screen every time i start my windows 7 computer.what do i have to do...
  20. Windows 10 Upgrading Windows 8 laptops to 10

    I've been out of the PC market for a long time. Right now, I've got an old, assembled AMD/ASUS desktop from 2007, which my dad bought and helped me build for personal use. It's been running XP ever since and I've painfully upgraded the hardware over time. More recently, I've used Windows 7 at...