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• Install an OEM version of WIndows XP Home SP2 on multiple computers, "Dell".

  Why is it possible to install an OEM version of Windows XP Home SP2 on multiple computers from Dell and have activated but not saved? Every Dell computer has its own product key sticker, but apparently this key on the sticker does not match the key that is part of the Dell reinstallation CD. I have this key finder utility that displays the same product key from the registry of each computer Dell. And that the key is not the same as the key on the sticker product key of the computer.

  Dell (and other important OEM) have the right to use a special type of results to 1) facilitate easy mass on preinstalled systems deployment and 2) allow a user to reinstall Windows without the headaches of activation (including situations where the COA is not more readable, etc.).  This activation includes a generic product key, called a key SLP (System Locked Preinstallation), and because it is generic for the purposes of OEM activation, he 1) does not work when used by itself and 2) does not match the product key on the certificate of authenticity.  The COA is your rights real run/use Windows software.  Occasionally, you may be asked to activate Windows (because of the corruption, hardware replacement, installation media unpaired, etc), in this case, the COA product key will work to activate Windows.  With Vista + your COA product key can be used to activate an installation from the media non - SLP (or "retail"), although telephone activation is usually required.  Although generally, it will install and activate, you are ONLY allowed to install Windows using SLP/OEM media on computers that have an accompanying person and COST of qualification for this OS (or down).

• If I buy a copy of the oem version of Windows 7 is it possible to upgrade to Windows 10?

  * Original title: need help

  If I buy a copy of the oem version of Windows 7 is it possible to upgrade to Windows 10?

  Yes, you can upgrade from versions of Windows 7 OEM to Windows 10:

  • How to download official Windows 10 ISO files
  • How to: upgrade previous versions of Windows using the file ISO for Windows 10

  Please note that you must take advantage of the free upgrade offer before July 30, 2015.

  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. »)

  Source: http://www.zdnet.com/article/seven-perfectly-legal-ways-to-get-windows-7-cheap-or-even-free/

• Pure install the OEM Version of Windows 7 re-Boot Loop after the message "preparing system for use of handguns."

  Thanks in advance for any help...

  I tried to install the OEM version of windows 7, but after "successful installation" restart the computer and it posts, I see the Windows logo, preparing for the first time use... Nothing that he stops, then reeboots.

  My characteristics are the following: I have a motherboard ASUS P5KPL-CM, processor E5200 Intel Duo Core, 4 GB RAM, 1.5 TB hard and a Radeon HD 4870 graphics card. I built myself this PC. It was Windows XP, but I formatted the hard drive to do a clean install, so now I we a Creek so to speak. Help please?

  So I fixed it!

  I do not know what was causing the boot loop, but the solution was simple. I removed my second hard drive, my video card and 2 GB of ram. I've heard say that windows 7 like no more than 2 GB of ram to install. I reinstalled from the disk, and all is well. If anyone else has this problem, it's worth a try.

• OEM version of windows 7 can be installed on a new purched from hard drive on the market and not OEM (Dell)

  My Dell laptop hard drive crashed. Now, I want to buy a new hard drive directly from the market (not dell). I'll be able to install the OEM version of windows 7 Home Basic or should I get the HARD drive replaced by dell only? I have the original DVD of windows provided by Dell.

  No, you don't have to buy the hard drive from Dell. The market will be ok...

• Full OEM version of Windows server 2008 R2

  Product name: Windows server 2008R2 pre-installed.

  A brief description of the problem: the version preinstalled Windows server r2 is shipped without DVD OEM full version?

  Detailed message with the following information: I would like to know if I should buy the full OEM of Windows server R2 when it comes pre-installed.

  Name of the product and operation: Proliant ML 310egen8 V2. Serial No. [thank you for visiting the Forums from HP Support. I'm sorry to inform you that your message needs some changes to remove personal information].
  . Manufacturing: 722445-B21.

  This is NOT official HP customer service and I, like most other people on this forum do not work for HP. It is a forum for users of peer-to-peer supported for class for the HP consumer products. HP maintains no official presence on this forum and it is unlikely that HP will respond in an official capacity. Response of an employee of HP represents his own opinion and not that of HP.

  The HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 v2 Server is a class computer business and as such, may be the best answer to your question in the HP Enterprise Business Community. It is also possible to contact the HP Business Support Center for assistance with your question.

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• Can I temporarily install an OEM version of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium on a virtual PC?

  original title: can I TEMPORARILY install a copy of OEM Vista home on Virtual PC

  I want to do a test run of my upgrade scheduled by using Virtual PC to make sure that I select the correct options which will not FUBAR my current system.

  To this end, can I take the drive provided by gateway labeled "Disk Operating System" and install on virtual pc by using the product key from the back of my PC, while at the same time that the current key is used to run the host operating system.

  I don't care about activation within 30 days, nor I care incidentally WGA (unless to do an upgrade installation), or even legality because of some stupid too restrictive EULA, I just keep can I do to make it work, then try to upgrade to 7 business to a second drive.

  When the tests are done, I'll delete the virtual machine and try it on the "live" system The problem is that I need to use the system with the keys that I use for these tests to do as I have nothing else not powerful enough to run Virtual PC for Vista/7.

  I'd rather FUBARing a virtual computer to the computer that I use to post on this forum. I don't want to take the risk of disabling the key on my current system because he thinks that I moved the key to a new.

  in fact, you were right for the wrong reason. It did not work with Virtual PC, but not for the reason you think. Setup requires a 64-bit computer.

  Makes me wonder, which actually means "virtual PC 64"? I thought I had the 64-bit version of VirtualPC.

  On the other hand, VMware Player had no problem with the installation. I put the virtual machine have no network card or any medium of communication. Also found it was a good thing that I was intending to double, as I can't upgrade with what I have. Or maybe it's because I have a not activate the installation I did.

  What I was trying to do, is check what to do a dual boot works the same way with Vista/7 as it does with previous versions of windows. I was thrown off the coast by warnings from installation CD on "this option does NOT keep your files. Audit confirmed through VMware Player.

  I install on a second disc with a backup of some files on what I decided to save the 80 GB for Linux drive. I wish it was an IDE hard drive, as I have much more need for a > 40 GB drive but<13Xgb (i="" can't="" recall="" what="" that="" bios="" limit="" on="" older="" computers="" was,="" it="" was="" 130-something,="" but="" some="" it="" was="" 127gb)="" on="" another="" older="">

  Instead of retyping my plan, here's what I did:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/what-is-the-best-way-to-upgrade-from-Windows-Vista/ae357fdf-1bd3-4fbd-9F5B-de5c1d3fdf10

• Can I use Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3 users) to install Windows 7 Edition home premium 64 on a desktop computer running the OEM version of Windows Vista Home Premium 32?

  My desktop system is an Acer E700 Intel Quad Core 2.4 GHz with 4 GB of RAM and 1 Gig video running Vista Home Premium OEM 32 version. I plan to upgrade the hard disk of 1 tetrabyte before upgrading the OS.  If so, how should I do this?  I have to restore the backup to disk to the new disk before update for Window 7 64?

  My second office is already running Vista Home Premium 64 so this upgrade using the family must be right before correct?  Or do I need to backup to the subject programs before moving to Win7 64?

  Thanks in advance.

  You will need to do a reformat to perform installation and you reinstall the applications.  There has never been a way to upgrade from x 86 to x 64.  You will need to do is use your x 64 media to install Windows 7 on new hard drive, use your product key on the certificate of authenticity located on the side of the Acer desktop computer.  You will always be the OEM license terms, as you install the same Windows SKU.  Product keys are interchangeable between x 86 and x 64, but you will probably need to call to activate Windows after installation - usually the Internet activation does not work on current versions of Windows using the seller great modes of action.

• Can I buy an OEM Version of Windows 7 system integrator?

  CAN I BUY A WINDOWS OEM SYSTEM BUILDER VERSION 7?

  You can buy a version retail or OEM of Windows 7 to selling software online many Web sites.

  Here are a couple.

  Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 - retail trade and OEM System Builder

  Amazon.com - Microsoft OEM System Builder software

  NOTE: you should be aware of the following disclaimer before you decide to buy an OEM System Builder version.

  Use of this OEM System Builder channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder channel software requires the assembler provide support to the end user for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer after installation. To acquire a software Windows with support from Microsoft, please see our full package offers of products 'Retail '.

  Here is a link where you can download the most recent system builders license agreement in any localized language.

  Microsoft OEM Partner Center - system manufacturer license agreement

  This information is provided so that you can make an informed decision before you buy.

  Thank you for using Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

  There is no technical restriction that prevents you from using it, but it is not intended for consumers.

  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

  OEM licenses must be installed by professional system manufacturers. Under Microsoft's OEM license agreement, they should not be sold to end-users under any circumstances, must be preinstalled on a computer using the preinstallation OEM (OPK) before delivery to the customer and include to the at least the manufacturer contact information. They are, therefore, designed for installation only on a single computer and are not transferable, even if the original computer is no longer in use. This isn't usually a problem for users who buy a new computer, because systems that most pre-assembled systems ship with a preinstalled operating system. There are very few circumstances where Microsoft will allow the transfer of licensed OEM for a non-functional system to another, but the OEM System Builder License Agreement (SBLA), as well as the EULA (EULA) OEM contract don't contain any provision for this, it is entirely at the discretion of Microsoft, depending on the situation

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_for_hobbyists.aspx

  There are two types of OEM suppliers. Royalty OEM vendors can distribute Windows products by using the preinstallation (SLP) product keys so that end users can bypass product activations. All other OEM vendors distribute Windows products by using the standard product keys that require the user to activate Windows products.

  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

• How to upgrade the OEM Version of Windows 7?

  Hi all

  I have ideapad Lenovo Z560 supplied with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed. My understanding is that it is the OEM of Windows 7 version.

  My copy of Windows works fine. I want to upgrade to the OEM of Windows 7 Ultimate version.

  This kind of upgrade is possible? If 'Yes', then please guide on "how to do". Need the steps to this list.

  Which will incur fees? If 'Yes', then please provide details or at least an estimate.

  Thank you in advance!

  Pankaj Dua

  On Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:04:47 + 0000, PRDua wrote:

  I have ideapad Lenovo Z560 supplied with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed. My understanding is that it is the OEM of Windows 7 version.

  Yes. Almost any computer that comes with Windows preinstalled has a
  OEM version.

  My copy of Windows works fine. I want to upgrade to the OEM of Windows 7 Ultimate version.

  Why do you do this? Are you aware that the only difference is
  Ultimate has some additional features, and most of the people do not need (or
  even want to) these characteristics?

  This kind of upgrade is possible?

  N ° you can't move to an OEM version. If you get an OEM version
  you have to clean install it. If you want to upgrade, you must obtain
  a commercial version.

  Which will incur fees? If 'Yes', then please provide details or at least an estimate.

  Yes. You need to buy it. I don't know where you can buy this, or what
  they would charge it.

• How many times can you install oem version of Windows 7 on the same computer?

  I have read the forums on this issue, but I'm still uncertain on the license and activate windows. So basically what I want to know is: if I do a new install of win7 oem, and a reason such as a hard drive crash or a virus I have format and reinstall windows, my cd key still work?

  You should be able to reinstall win7 on the computer even as many times as you want. Hello! Please respond quickly, if possible with the results in solutions to your problem!
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• I bought an OEM version of Windows 8 64-bit from an online retailer. Think about changing the motherboard and I can transfer the license to it or not?

  I bought an OEM of Windows 8 64-bit of an online retailer and I was wondering if this is considered a one-time activation? Because I think about replacing my motherboard and there seems to be a lot of conflicting info on knowledge if I can transfer the license or not.

  Original title: reactivation of Windows 8

  If this is the license OEM System Builder, that you bought, it includes transfer rights, which means that you can move to another motherboard and turn it back on.

  http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx,

  
  

  "I can transfer the software to another computer or user? ." You can transfer the software to another computer owned by you. (You can also transfer the software (as well as the license) to a computer that belonged to someone else if one) you are the first user under the software license and b) of the new user accepts the terms of this agreement. To make a transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to the other person, without keeping all copies of the software. You can use the backup copy that we do or the media the software provided on transfer the software. Whenever you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the previous computer. You can not transfer the software to share licenses between computers. You can transfer the Get Genuine Windows, Pack Pro or Media Center Pack software only in combination with the licensed computer. »

• Is it legal to use and the version of Windows XP OEM from an old computer (to be retired) to the lower-grade a Vista to XP computer?

  (I have a few Win XP computers running the great. And I like Win XP.)

  Here's the situation:

  I have also a Vista computer and a very very old computer Win XP.  This computer very very old win XP has been in the dust of basement collection and will be sent to the recycling center.

  Question:

  The two Vista and old Win XP computers came with the OEM version of windows.  (Not the retail version.)

  Is it legal to use the Windows XP from this very old (to be retired) computer to down-grade the Vista to XP computer?

  (Will do that if it is not legal.)

  Thank you

  Skip

  Sorry, no. You cannot move an OEM license on another computer.

  You can move the windows on a new 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 one computer at a time (and if it's a version upgrade the new Windows computer must have its own license of qualification). The previous Windows installation on your 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.

  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.

• Window 7 teacher (oem version)

  Sales told me that if I buy (oem version of Windows 7), once I have install on a PC Windows 7 works only on this PC recognizing the motherboard and HDD for OS, once I have change both devices then Win 7 does not at all, would be - it true? If the HARD disk fails, win7 can not be able to be used also.

  Does anyone have any suggestions?

  Thanks in advance for your suggestions :>

  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

• We have an oem vista and you have purchased an upgrade to windows 7. This will improve the vista or it won't work, because we have an oem version?

  We have vista oem

  Bought a pack of upgrade
  Worried it does not level as we have oem
  Will I buy a new oem version of windows 7?

  All editions of Windows Vista are eligible for licenses for the Windows 7 upgrade, there are a few flats according to the architecture and edition of Vista you are running and which edition of Windows 7 and you intend to move to the architecture.

  When important changes to your computer, for example an upgrade, it is always recommended that you back up your system before installing a new version of Windows. In your case, you can upgrade to Windows 7 depending on the edition and the architecture of Windows Vista, you have installed. If you are running a 32-bit version of Vista and upgrade to a 64-bit (Windows 7 edition) version, you'll have a pure make install, it is the opposite case.

  If you are using Windows Vista Home Basic or Premium consumer editions, you can only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate. In addition, you can make downgrades, which means, if you are running Windows Vista Ultimate Edition now, you cannot downgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. You perform logical upgrades:

  Windows Vista Home Basic > Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium or Ultimate

  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium > Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate

  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Professional, enterprise or ultimate edition

  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Enterprise

  Windows Vista Ultimate > Windows 7 Ultimate.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/how-to-upgrade-to-Windows-7/