Buy Windows 7 OEM and hardware to upgrade one old PC

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• What is the difference between Windows 7 OEM and the retail version of Windows 7?

  Can someone tell me, what is the difference between windows 7 OEM and sales vs retail?

  On Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:56:47 + 0000, STEVE-5 says:

  Can someone tell me, what is the difference between windows 7 OEM and sales vs retail?

  There is no difference in the product itself.

  Although if you get a generic OEM full version, it contains the
  even software, it has the following disadvantages compared to the
  commercial version:

  1. the biggest drawback of an OEM version (at least in the USA) is
  that its license it permanently binds to the first computer, it is
  installed on. He can never legally be moved to another computer, sold,
  or given (except with the original computer). If the computer
  dies or is stolen, your license dies with him.

  2. he can't do a clean install, not an upgrade.

  3 Microsoft offers no support for OEM versions. You cannot call their
  with a problem, but rather to secure the necessary support of your
  OEM; who take in charge may go anywhere between property and non-existent. Or
  You can get support elsewhere, like in these forums.
  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• Are there differences between Windows 7 OEM and the commercial full version?

  Are there differences between Windows 7 OEM and the commercial full version?

  Commercial versions include two disks installing 32 and 64 bits and can be moved to new systems.

  OEM versions are either 32 or 64-bit - only installation disc is included - and cannot be moved to a new system.

• just formatted my hard drive and xp wouldn't charge b/c he didn't see the hard drive. I then installed Windows 7 starter and cannot be upgraded

  I formatted my hard drive and xp wouldn't charge b/c he didn't see the hard drive. I then installed Windows 7 starter and cannot be upgraded. .

  Probably, you need to boot in the BIOS of the computer and changed on the hard drive in IDE mode, SATA, so it can be recognized by Windows XP.

  Before that you plan to replace Windows 7 with Windows XP. Have you tried to familiarize yourself with the operating system first?

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2009/08/19/for-the-former-Windows-XP-user-welcome-to-Windows-7/

  If you want to run Windows XP, you can consider to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP. You first need to know if your computer is compatible with Windows XP. Much more modern computers are gradually support for Windows XP.

  How dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/01/how-to-dual-boot-Windows-7-and-Windows-XP-Part-1/

  With Windows XP installed first:
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/17/how-to-dual-boot-Windows-7-and-Windows-XP-Part-2/

• WHERE to download and how to install windows 8 oem and register with the key from the BIOS

  My friends sony vaio has been formatted it has not support recovery pls tell me WHERE to download and how to install windows 8 oem and register with keys from the BIOS

  My friends sony vaio has been formatted it has not support recovery pls tell me WHERE to download and how to install windows 8 oem and register with keys from the BIOS

  See here, make sure you download the correct edition:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Microsoft-Windows-and-Office/Download-Microsoft-Windows/download-Windows-8-1-retail-and-OEM-ISO/

• I am entitled to an upgrade, as I have CS3 I want to buy a new mac and install the upgrade on the new computer. How can I do this?

  I am entitled to an upgrade, as I have CS3 I want to buy a new mac and install the upgrade on the new computer. How can I do this?

  If you get two new machines and the CS3 allows you to get the price reduced for a year then you should certainly pursue it.  However, I always recommend people to try before you buy.  When you get the new machines install the trial version and make sure that it works for you correctly.  Once you have confirmed it correct functions, then you can purchase the subscription.

• I have Windows XP Prof. and want to upgrade to Windows 7

  I have a desktop with Windows XP Professional and wish to change to Windows 7, I have on my laptop.   I don't know much on the desktop and laptop computers so please explain a little more rhan just the basics if it is possible.                                                                                                                    The friend? who helped me until about 6 months ago does not seem to contact me more he repeatedly tried t connect desktop and laptop but never managed to complete the connection.                                                                                                                 I tried everything I could think of, but it does not work.                                                                                                                                                                                               But first of all, I would like to know the possibility of changing of teacher of XP to Windows 7.

  You can run Windows 7 on your current computer:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor

  See also:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-7

  Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

  Your other option is to buy a new computer with Windows 7 already on it. IMHO to buy a new computer with Windows 7 on it is the best option, but you must explore all options and make your own decision.

• Would like to buy windows 7 license of 12 computers for one year

  Dear Sir

  I would like to purchase a license for 12 computers for a year only please suggest how to buy windows 7

  Thank you

  Original title: windows 7

  Hi Khaled,

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community forums.

  I understand you want to purchase licenses of windows 7.

  Unfortunately, we do not sell is no longer the licenses of Windows 7.

  If you are interested in purchasing a license windows 8.1, you can do this by using the link below:

  Microsoft Store

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msin/en_GB/home?WT.mc_id=GeoLocPopUpUSAStore

  Hope this information is useful. Response please that if you have other questions about Windows, we're here to help.

• Windows 7 OEM vs full vs upgrade

  Hello

  I work for the State of California and I need to 'upgrade' some of our PC to Windows 7 Professional.  What I asking is do I need a full version because it seems to be the license, or a version upgrade or an OEM will keep us legal?
  The machines are running Windows XP Professional - OEM.  They were built by an OEM manufacturer with their other software (media) installed and we bought.
  I see a ton of places selling OEM versions, but this version seems to be linked to the motherboard; because I'll probably be upgrading motherboards in a year or two, I doubt that it is for "us".  Which leaves me with the below...
  With Windows 7 Professional - upgrade version - I'm not sure I can do this... What I can and be legal?
  With Windows 7 Professional - Full Retail - I'm sure I can do it with this, but a little expensive.
  With Volume Licensing... I don't think it's for us in this particular situation.
  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  The game, 26 December 2013 19:49:25 + 0000, Walts_Worker wrote:

  I work for the State of California and I need to 'upgrade' some of our PC to Windows 7 Professional.  What I asking is do I need a full version because it seems to be the license, or a version upgrade or an OEM will keep us legal?

  All three are legal, but other problems. See below:

  The machines are running Windows XP Professional - OEM.
  They were built by an OEM manufacturer with their other software (media) installed and we bought.

  I see a ton of places selling OEM versions, but this version seems to be linked to the motherboard;

  Right.

  because I'll probably be upgrading motherboards in a year or two, I doubt that it is for "us".

  Then, as you suggest, it's a bad choice for you.

  Which leaves me with the below...

  With Windows 7 Professional - upgrade version - I'm not sure I can do this... What I can and be legal?

  You can use an upgrade version, but you can't do a upgrade with it.
  The only path from XP to Windows 7 is a new facility (or a
  upgrade to double - first to Vista and 7, but I do not recommend do
  that).

  With Windows 7 Professional - Full Retail - I'm sure I can do it with this, but a little expensive.

  Yes. But the version of upgrade should be just as good for you.

• Windows 7 OEM re-activation after upgrading RAM (-2G)

  Hello

  I have a computer laptop lenovo, and a cleaning set up using the OEM through the DVD license from digital river. (Win 7 Home premium)
  Use it for awhile, I upgraded my RAM (-2G), then I'll have an invalid activation message.
  I thought this only happens when I change my motherboard, but sometimes also the RAM upgrade (+ 2G)?
  I heard that I had to call someone to fix it, but can't find the right number.
  Could someone help me on the number? or another way to solve this problem?
  Best,
  HW

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Can I reinstall my OS from Windows 7 OEM and reinstall my Windows 8 Pro update the store?

  Hi people,
  Happy holidays!

  Ask yourself if you can help me with something... I just got my computer to my new Acer's OEM recovery media and wonder; I wanted to reinstall my original Windows 7 OS came with my computer in order to recover the programs that I've accidentally screwed up and lost during my special upgrade Windows 8 Pro I had when the store was to have the $14.99. I want to know if it is possible for me to re - install all the original media to the new drive and then run the Upgrade Advisor, follow it through, reinstall my Windows 8 Pro by using the product key that I bought at the time? Which will work? I don't have a recovery disk for the Pro Windows 8, just my product key which is saved for me. And no, there is not any Windows.old folder to reinstall the programs of the recovery partition. And no, I don't mean to update my Windows 8 Pro. I'm looking for an easy way to do what I'm not a type of technology! I appreciate all help. Thank you!

  Hello

  Yes, you can reinstall Windows 7 using the disc sent by the computer manufacturer. Once Windows 7 is installed, then you can move to Windows 8. Product key Windows 8 will work, and probably you may need to contact the activation of phone to the activation service.

  Thank you.

• I want to use my Windows 8 pre-loaded license to upgrade my old computer

  To comply with my companies policies I had to change the OS in my new laptop for Windows 7. Now, I would like to use the license of windows 8 that came preloaded in the computer to upgrade my second computer. The problem is I don't have the license key and no one can help me to get it back as it is on the motherboard. I paid for the license, and as far as I know I have right to use it on any machine I want for as long I have only on a single computer at the same time, isn't? Now what should I do to get this key?

  The game, January 30, 2014 01:53:57 + 0000, Lucas10TB wrote:

  To comply with my companies policies I had to change the OS in my new laptop for Windows 7. Now, I would like to use the license of windows 8 that came preloaded in the computer to upgrade my second computer. The problem is I don't have the license key and no one can help me to get it back as it is on the motherboard. I paid for the license, and as far as I know I have right to use it on any machine I want for as long I have only on a single computer at the same time, isn't?

  Unfortunately, no. If it came preloaded on the phone, it's an OEM
  the biggest drawback of an OEM version and version is that its
  license is permanently tied to the first computer on which it is installed.
  It can never be moved to another. So, you can't do what you want
  do.

• Windows vista off and stored more than one year beginning is no longer

  Office storage on one. year will not start only the fan works I can do

  Hello

  You don't give us enough information to help you properly.

  Tell us if you get to the start at startup screen (Dell, HP, etc. or the Logo of the motherboard), or if the screen is completely blank.

  So totally Virgin, re seat RAM. video card, etc or ask for the help of a computer repair shop.

  If you get a follow-up of the home screen as follows:

  See if that helps you.

  Do a Safe Mode system restore to before the problem started, IF you have Ant restore points.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  How to access Safe Mode

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

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  If it doesn't, try a startup repair and / or a system restore using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft

  Manufacturers recovery disks normally do not have Service Options; they are normally a relocation to the factory only settings option.

  Here is the guide to repair Options using a Vista DVD from Microsoft.

  If a friend or a work acquantance of yours has one, you can borrow and use it for repairs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/repair-Windows-with-Windows-Startup-Repair/

  Table of contents

  1. Overview of Windows Vista repair options
  2. How to perform an automatic repair of Windows Vista using Startup Repair
  3. Advanced Tools Overview
  4. Conclusion

  If you do not or can not borrow a Microsoft DVD there is a download of a file ISO of Vista Startup Repair available that you can put on a Bootable floppy to make the above startup repair and that the method is recommended by a large number of posters in these Forums.

  Unfortunately, you have to buy it.

  Here is a link to it:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2011/Windows-Recovery-discs-updated-reinstated/

  See you soon.

• If I want to build a computer now and buy Windows 7, how much would it cost to upgrade to Windows 8?

  So I intend to build my own pc, and I was wondering the question: how much would it cost if I buy Windows 7 now and later upgrade to Windows 8?

  $14, 99-39, $99.  It depends on several variables.

• Difference between upgrade of Windows 8 and Windows 8 OEM

  Is there a difference between Windows 8 pro upgrade offers DVD and OEM of Windows 8? Installation specific functionality and the appearance of Windows 8 OEM differs from DVD upgrade offer?

  The end result of a clean installation is the same for both versions.

  The upgrade DVD requires a product calling present at the beginning of the installation, but it can be erased so that you can install clean.

  The upgraded version is transferable to another system. The System Builder version is related to the first system on which it is installed.