After upgrading my OEM of Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro license, can I switch my license of windows 8 to a new pc?

IF I upgrade my license OEM windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro, can I transfer my windows 8 pro license to new PC?

If I need to re - install windows I have to install my copy of Windows 7 oem first and then install the upgrade of windows 8?
I thought that the new license windows 8 would take the place of the old 7 oem?

Well, it does, but you are moving elsewhere, but you cannot benefit from rights eligible OEM Windows 7 license to another machine, because the OEM for Windows 7 license was already tied to the first machine that it has been installed on.

The machine that you transfer the Windows 8 license must have a previous qualification license (XP, Vista, Windows 7, or even Windows 7).

The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

-OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

-OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

-OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

-OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

What is OEM software? :
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

Licensing FAQ:
http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

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