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• Upgrade in Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional by using the OEM System Builder Pack

  I built a computer and initially installed Windows 7 Home Premium using an OEM System Builder Pack. Now, I want to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional. I have a new OEM System Builder Pack for Windows 7 Professional. How can I do this without losing the files, data, documents, etc., and I can put this copy of Windows 7 Home Premium on another computer? It is a personal computer only. Thank you.

  Unfortunately, you will need to do an install custom, which means that your applications and drivers will need to be reinstalled.

  If you want to keep your personal files, you can use the custom installation of the configuration to do:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

• How to make a Vista 32 bit media upgrade to 64 - bit with an OEM System Builder pack.

  I bought a Vista 32 bit Home Premium OEM system builder pack just now when I built my computer and I was wandering how to do media upgrade to 64 - bit.

  32-bit to 64-bit is not an upgrade path.

  Buy a FULL version of the operating system 64-bit Vista disk/license and clean install.

  Try your local computer, or online store: amazon, newegg, etc.

  Microsoft sells more Vista

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows 7 OEM System Builder Pack

  How to install windows 7 OEM System Builder Pack on my own hard drive?

  Hey rcseng.

  You must perform a clean installation of Windows before installing the OEM System Builder Pack. Prior to this, download and install the preinstallation OEM (OPK) Kit which is included in the OEM System Builder Pack. You can also download the Microsoft Web site OEM preinstallation kit.

  Here is the link to it:
   
  Windows 7 OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK)
  http://OEM.Microsoft.com/script/contentPage.aspx?PageID=565676

  The Windows OEM preinstallation Kit (Windows OPK) is a set of tools and documentation that support automated installation and customization of the Windows operating system. The OPK is easy to install and use, and will save you time compared to a manual installation.

  For more information about installing custom / clean, see this article.

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

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• Issue of Windows 7 SP1 OEM System Builder Pack

  I recently bought the Pack Windows 7 SP1 OEM System Builder and I don't know if I bought the right product. I had to replace my HARD drive (old one crashed) and I felt it was time to leave the world of XP. It will be installed on an existing computer that does not have to be sold. I don't want to open the software until I'm 100% sure. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

  There's nothing wrong with using it, just that there are certain restrictions that apply. In view of this manufacturer of OEM licenses system will soon become only detail existing once stock option full version licenses have been exhausted, I'd say don't worry about this.

  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

  The main advantage with the retail license is the clause that allows the easy between future materials transfer if that's the case, but I wouldn't worry too much on this subject.

  Since you have replaced the drive, it would have been a clean install anyway, even if Windows XP was still in use on the system.

  If you are not comfortable with it, you can always go back and buy the full commercial license:

  Where can I still get Windows 7?

  Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - full version

  Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

• OEM System Builder Pack

  Recently, I bought a pack of e/bay Windows 7 OEM System Builder.  When I received the software, the package said that I had to use "OPK" to install the software.  I checked the support technique microsoft on the use of the OPK and it said that I needed to register as an organization using the OEM preinstallation kit.  As the product of the COA came with the software, can't I just install it on a clean hard drive with the provided product key?

  It is activated if the product key has never been activated before.

• I work for a non-profit and we got a (oem system builder pack w/out a sticker with it)

  My questionis can I still use it with a code on a single computer or what I must have this sticker code?   the cd box was never opened to people who donated it to us. It seems that they don't want to fight with load a session on a clean computer. the only thing missing is the sticker to let us know what product genuine Microsoft. can someone point me in the right direction if no one answer me in a few days I'll just call Microsoft and explain to them and see what they say.        Thanks for the help tech-development

  If the product missing keyis then call Microsoft as you said that the case was never opened.

  How to identify, find, and replace a product key:
  This article describes how to identify, find, and replace a product key.
  A product key is a unique combination of numbers and letters that is used
  during the installation of the software Microsoft to "unlock" or open the product.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224/en-us

  Product key replacement, try to contact Microsoft:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/

  Get a new Windows 7 product key:
  If your Windows product key is not valid, if you don't have a Windows product key,
  or if you have lost the product key that came with Windows,
  you will need to buy a new one to activate Windows.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/get-a-new-Windows-7-product-key

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
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• Purchased pack OEM system builder for desktop computer and want to install it on my laptop

  I bought the Win 7 Prof OEM System Builder Pack for my office and now wish to uninstall/drop it and install the same on my laptop. You please suggest the procedure to do this.

  Concerning
  Sanon

  You can not, the first computer, you install on it is linked to life.

  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

• Error: "Windows could not update the configuration to start the computer. Installation cannot move forward"during the installation of Windows 8 64-bit OEM System Builder on Macbook Pro for help using Boot Camp

  Hello

  I have a brand new Macbook pro and I bought the OEM System Builder of 64-bit Windows 8 driver in a store. My problem is that I have not only not able to install it using Boot Camp. At the end of the installation, a message appears with the following text "Windows could not update the configuration to start the computer. Installation cannot continue.

  I'm not really a tech guy but I also tried to download virtual box and the same error comes back.

  Can someone help me please?

  Thank you!

  Original title: Windows 8 64-bit English OEM System Builder

  The thread is old now, but it is for those who always have this problem.

  When I got the error, I cancelled and restarted the machine. I pressed the 'option' button when starting upwards and he grew the boot partitions. You should see a 'EFI Boot' partition. Choose that and you restart the installation process, but this time it works.

  Supposedly the boot EFI and WinInstall partition should do the same thing. Manually, select one or the other.

• I bought a pack of Windows 7 OEM System Builder. But now I've lost my product key of the box, how can I recover it?

  I bought a pack of Windows 7 OEM System Builder. But now I've lost my product key of the box, how can I recover it?

  You can not

  The key was on a COA sticker must be on a sticker that you * should * have stamped on the case of the machine.

  If the OS is installed (properly with the key), you can read it using a tool such as Belarc Advisor - www.belarc.com

• I lost the disc to my windows Vista 64 bit OEM System Builder, but; I have the audit validation info he writes down. I need a new drive.

  I lost the disc to my windows Vista 64 bit OEM System Builder, but; I have the audit validation info he writes down.  I need a new drive.

  I lost the disc to my windows Vista 64 bit OEM System Builder, but; I have the audit validation info he writes down.  I need a new drive.

  EU the link below to download the ISO of Windows Vista. It's totally free.
  The site is Digital River. It is 100% legitimate. It is recognized and supported by Microsoft.

  The link also teach you how to burn the iso file on a bootable install DVD.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/w/microsoft_os/3317.2-3-Microsoft-Windows-Vista-official-ISO-download-links-Digital-River.aspx

  Although it says Dell at the top of the page, it applies to both Dell or other than Dell.

  Make sure that you select the correct version of bit.

  x 86 32-bit version =

  x 64 = 64-bit version.

• If I install thisWindows 7 Ultimate SP1 64 bit $Full$ System Builder Pack 1 DVD will be it wipe everything that I installed in my computer

  Already, I am running windows 7 Professional if I install thisWindows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack will wipe everything I installed in my computer?

  Yes, you can install customized versions of Windows 7 OEM.

  Backup before attempting to install it:

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-Windows-7/

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

• HP: unlock OEM windows 7 for use with another computer?

  Hello

  I recently got a HP computer with an OEM windows installation 7. After the machine (fatal hardware failure), I tried to use the windows key to install it on another computer. However, the key is an OEM product and would not activate, so after talking to microsoft they sent me here to ask if the manufacturer could "unlock" the key for use with another computer (that I build from scratch).

  So all this possible? Or do I have to buy a new license?

  Okay, Ive talked to HP and microsoft and it turns out that the key has been blocked (pirates). So much for the purchase of second hand.

• Vista 64 bit OEM (System Builder version)

  Simple enough question.  I had a complete system near crash.  Motherboard gone, gone processor and possibly the power supply.  The OEM version can be installed on 1 computer.  As a new mother board and processor could probably be a new system; can I still install Vista on this "new system"?

  You are in a very grey area regarding problems of reactivation

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Install Windows 8 OEM System Builder DVD on aspire S7

  Do I need to implement all special partitions? Can I download drivers S7 beforehand? or Windows 8 will automatically find them?

  Well, I've just finished using Acer Recovery Management.