OEM license

The hard drive of the computer on which I built crashed and burned.  I have a new HD to replace.  In doing so, I will need to install Windows 7.  I have an OEM of Home Premium version.  I read a lot of the question regarding the resettlement and OEM license.  What I read that the OEM license is for the computer, it was first installed on.  If this is the case, shouldn't be able to install my copy of Windows 7 without a new license?  It's always the same computer, on which it has been installed previously, she just a new HD.

You're ready to go! Install the HD and install your OEM operating system with no worries about violation of the EULA. It is, essentially, if your motherboard dies that it rated a new computer, and your license would die with him (some exceptions apply).

I hope this helps.

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