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• Migration of the HP OEM system, dead motherboard - License Lock

  I replace the desktop computers that are both the same model of a HP Desktop Tower. The motherboard on one of the computers has been cut. Can I swap hard drives and always operate the system very well, but when I move the hard drive to a new system Windows 7 refuses to launch (license lock). The product code for the system was for Windows 7 Home Premium and we bought and used codes upgrade of Windows 7 Edition Family Premium to Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, but the license lock still prevails.

  Can I (and what is the best route) to contact Microsoft to remove the lock of license?

  (It is not economically feasible to track down a motherboard for a 5 year old computer and continue to run on older hardware. The license must not be used on old hardware, dead.

  If not, is it possible to buy a license code Windows 7 retail and replace the code to get the job of the computer?

  [Reason: I tried to migrate to a new version of the trial of Windows 10 and transfer, but the original system contains proprietary software required that we don't have access to the installation files.]

  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

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  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

  Because Windows 7 is in limited stock because Microsoft ended sales in October 2013, this created demand due to its rarity. This means the retail boxed copies request a bonus, while the OEM System Builder copies remain affordable.

  You can find software OEM System Builder of dozens of online merchants. The current price for OEM Windows 7 Professional Newegg, for example, is $ 140. When I checked a few minutes ago, Amazon offered packages OEM Windows 7 Professional from several vendors at prices ranging from $ 101 to $ 150. When I checked earlier, a package specifically designed for reconditioned PCs cost only $ 50 for a 64-bit copy.

  There is no technical limitation to prevent you from using OEM software on your computer, although this software only works for a clean install, not an upgrade. In the past, Microsoft has been remarkably inconsistent in his advice to clients on the question of whether this practice is allowed. (See "is allowed to use Windows OEM on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft. »)

• Impossible to reactivate XP Pro OEM after replaced motherboard

  As the title says, I'm unable to reactivate a copy of XP Pro (OEM) after replacing a dead motherboard. I did have problems in the past when replacing hard drives.  I reinstalled the operating system three times in the last 24 hours, does not. OEM drives are SP2.  Download and install SP3 and IE8.

  I wonder not to enter the product key on installation/set upwards (although I seem to think that I was the first time and ignored). There is no option to validate through start programs etc because there is no such thing as the "Activate windows" option.  The validation simply said the key online tool is not valid and directs me to a page to buy Windows 7. I tried the phone... free license key number by selecting personal user... but after the long string of numbers, the 'voice' says that the key is not valid. [I'm not sure if it is relevant, but in the part of this page Web where it says change key if the instructions (or words to that effect)... the key already indicated in the boxes is not the same as the one I have.] Is it because it's what they would say to change it too or what MS thinks that my key is already?]. The options trying to activate via the warning in the system tray do not help either.

  I think at present to remove the hard drive, which is the one that came with the pc and already partitioned if not used (I replaced it with a larger immediately after you have configured the pc), delete partitions and reformat before you try to reinstall and activate again... but I was wondering if it is simpler and less time-consuming option.

  Any help is appreciated.

  Update (a few hours after the original post): I read a few topics where it is explained how to talk to an operator.  I'll try later today that before anything else.  However, all the other advice always welcome.

  Replacing the motherboard outside the warranty terms invalidates an OEM license.

  You will need to purchase a new license for Windows - and it will take a full commercial license.

• Re-activation of OEM on different motherboard.

  I have an OEM version of Windows XP Home Edition, recently, my motherboard is dead on my system, now I'm going to replace the motherboard and CPU and memory, everything will be the same, except an upgrade to windows 7, I can use the OEM copy of windows xp on the new system?  and then use it to upgrade to windows 7 without complications of microsoft in referance to the upgrade process?

  Hello
  If you change the motherboard, it cancels the OEM license
  See here http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.php if this post can help solve your problem, please click the mark as answer checkbox on this page it helps people who need quick access to answers THANKS AND GOOD LUCK

• OEM license question

  Hello

  I just upgraded my desktop computer: I have replace the card mother + CPU + RAM + GPU. I have install Windows7 OEM version in this new system.

  I am about to sell my old equipment as a set card mother + RAM + CPU + GPU - basically an entire computer under drive hard-disk/optical/case/keyboard/mouse. Now, I had a version of Windows VISTA OEM specific to this system. Am I allowed to include in my sale, since it is the OEM version, attached to the original mother/CPU/GPU card?

  A buyer might have trouble to install/activate this version because it will be on a new hard drive?

  Thanks for your help.

  
  

  No, there no need to include the hard drive.  If it's even computer it can be re-installed on this computer (and ONLY this computer) if theonly change is a new player that you seem to be saying now hard (and you can probably also bring another device changes as well as long as it's the same computer).  It cannot be moved to another computer, regardless of how much of the old computer, move you with him - it must be the original, same computer only.  It is acceptable but not what I initially understood.

  My problem is using the OEM Windows 7 disk on another machine, but now it seems that it is a new machine that came with this OEM license and re-installed on this same new machine.  It is also acceptable.

  The issue in both cases change motherboard (and all that of other things).  It's the people of Activation or not they want to examine the same computer or not.  Since the automated process does not work, you will need to talk to them and explain the situation and hope that they decide to allow the activaion because rules when so many changes are done become a bit vague and open to interpretation.  I suggest that you select one that you want to sell before sale to ensure that it is permissible and we meet with a problem after the sale.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Transfer OEM license key

  I currently have Windows 7 64 bit OEM installed on my computer. I really need to update my motherboard. I was told that, with an OEM copy, you can call Microsoft and ask them to reactivate your key, so you can install it on a new motherboard. Is this true? If Yes is it useful to do and don't buy another copy?

  Well well, according to the terms of the license:

  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

  You can try to revive by phone, some people got to work, but there is no guarantee:

  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

• If the OEM license is tied to the BIOS, the BIOS can be updated without problems?

  I think to update my Vista 64 bit on windows 7 laptop.  I was reading the Ant on the differences between OEM and full, and in a post, it said that the OEM license is tied to the BIOS serial #.  Is it a serial number of the equipment of a firmware #.  What would happen if you fast a new BIOS revision?

  Thank you

  a preinstalled OEM SLP key should interact with the slic table in bios in order to activate itself. You can update the bios without negative consequences as long as you get the bios that is appropriate for your machine.

  An OEM system builder license does not use the slic table.

  Computers, which are built by large manufacturers provided with pre-installed Windows are supplied with 2 two product keys:

  (A) OEM SLP: this key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes to the factory. This key is designed to work with the special instructions isn't on the hardware of this manufacturer. Then, when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP (in factory) Windows 7 key leans on the motherboard and he sees special instructions and activates. (that's why you had no need to turn on your computer after you brought it home)

  (B) SLP COA: it's the product key that you see on the sticker on the side (or at the bottom, [or in the battery compartment]) of your computer. It is a valid product key, but must be used only in certain situations (for example, if the OEM SLP key stops automatic activation for a reason any). The key must be activated by phone. (Note: all manufacturers that use the SLP OEM system are bound by contract to include a certificate of Authenticity sticker (COA), which has a COA SLP key, on the computer)

• 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.

• Windows OEM license for physical relationship.

  I ask this question in the forum Hardware because what I read; a Windows OEM license is married to a motherboard or hard drive.

  Is this true? The results of the research gave me conflicting answers.

  What happens if the motherboard or the C: drive dies? the associated Windows license would be lost with her?

  A computer components store told me that for the OEM depends more on what are the elements of qualification you purchase, or when you buy them. Which is in conflict with what I read.

  Note - my choice of OS Windows is Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, SP1, OEM.

  OEM qualifies for all DIY systems.

• Re: Satellite M70-168: new HD and OEM license

  Hello

  My Satellite is out of warranty...
  Original HD (80 gb) broke, and it is impossible to find the same HD.
  I'll replace it with a HGST Travelstar 5 K 750 HTS547575A9E384 - HD - 750 GB - SATA-300.

  1. I think that 2 Sata (sata 300) is compatible, but work to only at speed of sata 1 (sata 150). Is this a problem?
  2. restore the operating system on the hard drive with the DVD created in the first inning, license is OEM allow this work, or block the restoration?

  Sorry for my bad language... Frenchie Frenchie's

  Thank you very much.

  Satellite M70 is old but good laptop and with the new drive HARD and clean OS preinstalled, it should work well. I had it a long time ago and if I m remembering well there connector SATA HDD SATA HDD can be used.

  I think 750GB can be too much and I don t know if it will work OK. Used mine M70 with 320 GB of HARD drive.
  You can test it, but please post comments.
  > Do to restore the operating system on the hard drive with the DVD created in the first round
  You can use the original picture but if I m remembering well that old book has been delivered with the recovery disk (WXP Home) and I put t know what you have created.
  > OEM license allow this work, nor block the restoration
  As far as I know, the license of the sticker belongs to the recovery image and you cannot use it for the activation of the operating system. If you use original recovery DVD that you got with your laptop you don t need. preloaded will be activated automatically.

• By the policy of Lenovo, OEM license not activate the Office trial

  I just bought my ThinkPad. It came with a 60 day trial of Office Professional 2007. Separately, I bought an OEM license on eBay. It is authentic, with the box, blank discs, printed cards and hologram. But the OEM license is rejected. I could not understand why until I read this thread, which is that Lenovo is blocking you in purchasing a license of their own.

  I guess I could buy a retail version of Office Professional with the discs, but I didn't want to spend that much. I installed Open Office 3.0 and may simply stick with this free solution, even if I really feel like MS Publisher.

  Any suggestions? The work of OEM license so I can uninstall the trial and borrow some Office 2007 OEM disks?

  Links on this site: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246

  will direct you in the purchase of replacement OEM media that you don't have in your E - Bay purchase.

  Ed

• Server upgrade lower windows 2012 OEM license

  How downgrade WindowsServer 2012 OEM license, I need link and support for the same.

  Please help me.

  Hello

  I see that you posted your question on technet as well, this is the right forum for your question type as MS Answers is mostly for the support of 'consumer '.

  In any case, this is the information that I could find for you:

  If you buy Windows OEM Svr 2012 you can downgrade your OS to 2008 R2 2008.

  To downgrade, you have need to acquire Windows Svr 2008 Media and product key. Use the same media install and reach the local MS Activation Center indicating that you want to downgrade Windows Svr 2012 for 2008.

  Get a wil representing a help to downgrade it.

  For more information: http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/D/B/4DB352D1-C610-466A-9AAF-EEF4F4CFFF27/WS2012_Licensing-Pricing_FAQ.pdf

  I hope this helps.

  Kind regards

  Joel

• XP question: reuse an OEM license

  I was given a ten-year-old PC, which originally had an OEM of XP version on it. I was necessary to erase the disc, so I'm starting again. I have a Microsoft genuine XP disc I bought when it was new and a MSDN XP SP3 of the school record. I tried one of them (I don't remember which) to install XP using the OEM license, but the validation failed, I guess because I wasn't using an OEM disk. I'm not trying to cheat Microsoft because I am trying to reinstall an OEM on the original PC license (I didn't know that Microsoft cared more XP). Windows expects a genuine OEM disc to use?

  Yes, I know that XP is old and is no longer supported. It is a laboratory machine for transferring files from IDE drives.

  Do a new installation CD/media set you have a tour in an OEM one...

  http://www.thetechguide.com/HOWTO/setuppini.html

• What is OEM licenses?

  Hello

  I was wondering that if someone could give me an answer to this question because I can't find any information on this subject anywhere on the Internet, it has not been asked before or not enough that I'm hard, I would really appreciate your answers.
  Basically, my question is "what are the rules are governed by OEM license when buying a PC through work to use at home?
  Thank you very much
  RocknRollTim

  http://download.Microsoft.com/download/f/4/6/f4662425-098F-414B-8052-9f2de33f3b90/g34899_proc_wlg.PDF

  Tricky

• OEM license transfer

  Hello.

  I'm trying to get in the renovation of the PC company and sell them on ebay.  My plan is to buy a PC with windows coa already on them.  Most of the PCs that I buy to resell will not include the installation media.  If my thought was to buy a windows XP OEM disc and use it on all the computers I buy already having licensed OEM XP pro on them.  Is this ok?  I saw that in order for OEM be used bye other people, you must include the original installation media.  Given that I've never had the installation media is allowed to sell?  Most computers do not even come with installation disks, done is the result of the rule that when you're selling a used computer the next owner should buy windows again?  That would not make sense.

  At the end of the page, but it is said that the seller may not be hold installation media.  If this rule is just if I don't respect the right installation disc?

  I believe that this is the scenario which is be clarified:
  If I buy a PC to measure with an OEM license not transferable, then if I sell or give this PC to another end user, I need to include the COA/product key with any installation media that exists so that the future owner will have everything you need.