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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 install on the new one, so that it would still run only on one computer?
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 install on the new one, so that it would still run only on one computer?
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OEM are tied to the PC, you might be able to convince MS to activate via phone but not likely. If it were a desktop sometime if the motherboard go's bad they will allow you reactivate, but on a laptop slim chance.
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Tricky. Like helpifIcan writes, OEM is tied to a certain computer, it's the backbone of the OS, sort of, making it cheaper than a "full version"... it's actually a marketing / sales method. Take a look at
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...l-vs-oem/fae7b2ab-c530-45e6-aeb3-cc55cf7b9231
I won't deal with the legal or copyright part, but I strongly advice you not to use any methods to get it running. Usually false rails lead to a dead end, causing more trouble than the joy was. Buy a retail version, it's legal even when purchased as used, but be sure to get some sort of a document from the seller that proves it isn't installed on any computers.
Better a verst curved, than a span of hazard. - Finnish proverb.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...l-vs-oem/fae7b2ab-c530-45e6-aeb3-cc55cf7b9231
I won't deal with the legal or copyright part, but I strongly advice you not to use any methods to get it running. Usually false rails lead to a dead end, causing more trouble than the joy was. Buy a retail version, it's legal even when purchased as used, but be sure to get some sort of a document from the seller that proves it isn't installed on any computers.
Better a verst curved, than a span of hazard. - Finnish proverb.
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Under their licensing agreement it is not legal to do this. In case of error, here's the phone number for Windows product activation, including the automated service:
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And information about OEM licensing:
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Here's additional information for Windows activation and genuine Windows licensing:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/genuine
if you read the licensing agreement you will find a work around. installation on a new pc. what makes a new pc. a new hard drive, or graphic card. I don't know. but you are only allowed to run it on one computer. so if you install it on a different pc. not running on the original installed pc anymore. it will not activate by internet. it will give you a number to call. follow the automated customer service prompts. after all the digits you enter it will ask you a question I answered truthfully. and they activated it. So MS will let you transfer
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No... Microsoft "MAY" let you transfer it or they may not.
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