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Hi, My Dell laptop has been misbehaving for a while so I decided the only solution was to do a fresh install. Normally I would nuke it, download the iso from Microsoft and re-install. It seems however that MS have pulled the plug on the downloads for OEM windows 7, but I do still have my...

I've bought and repaired a 2nd hand laptop. Everything swell apart from trying to verify genuine windows. The sticker on the base is all legible but for one group of numbers/letters. Can anyone help me decipher? or have any clues? I know win 7 keys are cheap, but it's the principle... Link...

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...

We are excited to be in Berlin at IFA 2015, where consumer electronics and appliance makers from around the world are sharing their latest product and technology innovations. We’re pleased to support our partners who have announced new Windows 10 devices that will be available for holiday. At...

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...

Back in 2012, I spent some money (can't remember how much) to buy this Windows 8 DVD for installing Windows into my MacBook Pro. When Windows 8.1, I have no problem upgrading by using the Windows Store. Now in 2015, Windows 10 is out, and I am about to replace my current MacBook Pro for a new...

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?

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...

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...

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...

A video has surfaced from COMPUTEX2015 that was recorded during Microsoft's OEM hardware presentation. read more Continue reading...

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

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...

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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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...

Hey there, I want to do a fresh installation, I have an OEM copy of Windows 7 Home Premium and I'm entitled to use the software. The people at Microsoft customer service are all foreign, very difficult to understand and won't budge an inch on anything. Worst customer service I've ever...

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...

Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you could help me with this. The search section of my charms bar won't open. When I open the charms bar and click on the search icon, it highlights the icon for a second and then closes the charms bar and does nothing. I am running windows 8.1 core OEM single...

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...