Can PC dead - I load my copy of Windows 7 on my new PC?

My Pc is no longer with us. Can I load my copy of Windows 7 (on the disc) to my new shiny? Or will it be still approved for the old PC? How can I install my Windows 7, do I have to contact MSoft?

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Can move you to a new Windows 7 computer

If it's a full license or upgrade retail - Yes. You can move it to another computer as long as it is installed on a single computer at a time (and if it's a Windows 7 Upgrade version the new computer must have its own qualification license XP/Vista/7). The previous installation of Windows 7 on the old computer must be formatted or deleted. You will have to perhaps call Microsoft and explain what happened to complete activation. Turning it on the second computer will automatically be in effect 'disable' the license for the first computer. The key works with 32 and 64 bit, but can only be installed at a time.

If it's an OEM license - don't. OEM licenses, including Windows preinstalled on a computer before purchase and Windows purchased separately, are related to the first computer, they are installed on and cannot be transferred to another computer. To install Windows on another computer, you will need to buy another copy.

Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

Activate Windows 7 on this computer

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/activate-Windows-7-on-this-computer

Case of failure of the online activation:

Call Microsoft use the manual phone Activation

Note: If you always install Windows page enter your product key, do not enter your key and uncheck the "Automatically activate when online" then click OK/next to complete the installation.

If you have trouble activating Windows 7 you can call Microsoft to activate it by following the steps below.

1. start by clicking on the start menu, and then type: slui.exe 4

2. press enter on your keyboard

3. Select your country.

4. Select the telephone activation option, dial the given number and hold for a person pick up.

For more details:

http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

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