OEM Windows license is determined as being non-genuine

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• Two days ago Windows 7 Pro has suddenly become non-genuine

  Two days ago, I started having a window informing me that Windows 7 Pro on my laptop is not valid. I ignored it, thinking it was just a fluke and would solve itself. There is, unfortunately, no.

  I bought my laptop on eBay a few years ago. The COA reads as follows:

  Windows 7 Pro OA

  Lenovo Singapore

  X 15-53895

  and my product key. I confirmed that the product in use key is the same as that on the certificate of authenticity.

  I followed the instructions on this article http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/getting-error-code-0x8004fe22-stating-windows-is/b42a0ab8-0e75-484f-901e-79ae206b4c12

  The window is now gone, but in its place is the next on my screen (bottom-right):

  Windows 7

  Build 7601

  This copy of Windows is not genuine

  As I continued to work on this issue, I realized that I now also have the same problems as others have described in the article https://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/be3ed187-8ad9-41c8-aab4-3c8a4c81fb48/windows-activation-service-sluiexe-does-not-run-when-started-error-0x8002801d-please-help?forum=genuinewindows7

  I.e. Windows Activation Service (slui.exe) does not work on startup. 0x8002801D error.

  I crossed the fundamental Event Viewer logs and determined at least when this problem happened first. This is the first instance of anything related to the activation failure.

  Log name: Application
  Source: Windows Activation Technologies
  Date: 06/04/2015 21:19:37
  Event ID: 3
  Task category: no
  Level: error
  Keywords: Classic
  User: n/a
  Computer: Saba
  Description:
  Health check failed:
  HR = 0x8004FE22, beyond: 0 x 0000000000000800
  The event XML:
  
   
     
      3
      2
      0
      0 x 80000000000000
     
      70961
      Application
      Sheba
     
   
   
      0x8004FE22
      0 x 0000000000000800
   
  

  I don't know if this has also nothing to do with it:

  Log name: Application
  Source: Microsoft-Windows-CEIP
  Date: 06/04/2015-07:37:06
  Event ID: 1008
  Task category: no
  Level: error
  Keywords: Classic
  User: n/a
  Computer: Saba
  Description:
  A problem prevented Customer Experience Improvement Program data to be sent to Microsoft, (error 80004005).
  The event XML:
  
   
     
      1008
      0
      2
      0
      0
      0 x 80000000000000
     
      70783
     
     
      Application
      Sheba
     
   
   
      80004005
   
  

  I found the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool and it ran to get the following:

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0x8004FE22
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - R8CX3 - WGFDK-MRH97
  Windows product key hash: GKYfsLSVMQR0KFDyIqG7YlGUNGM =
  Windows product ID: 00371-OEM-9305585-27905
  Windows product ID type: 8
  Windows license type: COA SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
  ID: {180B30E8-B378-4C83-9F17-EEE272EC0B76} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Professional
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.150202 - 1526
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {180B30E8-B378-4C83-9F17-EEE272EC0B76}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048x 64*-*-*-*-MRH9700371-OEM-9305585-279058S-1-5-21-1588599529-3647068203-1115735226LENOVO3626F7ULENOVO6QET70WW (1.40)20121011000000.000000 + 00089B43907018400FC04090409Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is03LENOVOTP-6 q 109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(1131, 5) (null): 0xC004F012

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x8004FE22
  HrOnline: n/a
  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000800
  Event timestamp: 4:7:2015 06:40
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:
  Tampered files: Check %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: NAAAAAEAAQABAAEAAQABAAAABQABAAEA6GH2swNBHt5o8BDiiqlc4YSDPmCE5u6N2oRcXQ ==

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  FACP LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  HPET LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  BOOT LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  MCFG LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  SSDT LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  CO-SUBMISSION LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  ASF! LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  SLIC LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  SSDT LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  TCPA PTL CRESTLN
  LAURENCE INTEL CP_DALE
  SSDT LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  SSDT LENOVO TP - 6 Q
  SSDT LENOVO TP - 6 Q

  Of course, I would appreciate help in this! First of all, I'm not sure and very curious as to why this happened. Secondly, I really want to know how to fix it!

  Updated 04/06/15 06:37

  This morning when I woke up my laptop, the window of Windows Activation Technologies came once again.

  "To use Windows without interruption, this computer must be running Windows genuine.

  With genuine Windows, you have access to all the updates of Windows and can be assured that your Windows software has the latest improvements for security and reliability of Microsoft.

  Pay online now

  Read the online privacy statement

  0x8004fe22 ".

  As expected ;)

  I downloaded a file - sluicom64.zip - for my OneDrive to OneDrive Christmas

  Please download and save to your desktop.

  Right click on the saved file and select extract all...

  Save it in the default location

  This should create a file sluicom64.reg

  Right-click on the file and select Merge

  Accept the warnings, you should then get a 'Success' message

  Close all windows and restart.

  Run another MGADiag report and view the results.

• Windows 7 Professional claiming to be non-genuine after a year and a half of property

  I had a computer given to me during my studies in January of 2014, once my studies finished January 2015, I built my own computer, but transferred the hard to avoid the hassle of data transfer. I followed the procedure appropriate for when you change the hardware components, which resulted in a few screens menu to start the new computer, but it never asked me my product key, which I expected.

  now, a month later, I woke up to a blue screen failure, and when I rebooted, it said that windows was not authentic. I tried to get the product key, but he refused. I already ran MGAD and you've fixed the results at the end of the message.

  For more information, the producer of the computer was Acer, but it has been changed by my old school.

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 50
  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
  Windows product key: *-* - GK4PY - FDWYH-7TP9F
  The Windows Product Key hash: u3xU6PnmumgYLgUpnmbqEw9Q2OA =
  Windows product ID: 00371-OEM-8992671-00004
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
  ID: {5E08D31F-4480-4D51-BB8E-8E1C2BB1C6D3} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Professional
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.150525 - 0603
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Status of office: 101 non-active
  Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007-101 non-active
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_672A8F41-320-80004005_672A8F41-349-80004005_672A8F41-244-80004005

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {5E08D31F-4480-4D51-BB8E-8E1C2BB1C6D3}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048x 64*-*-*-*-7TP9FS-1-5-21-631919873-3307608781-387433856100371-OEM-8992671-000042MSIMS-7850American Megatrends Inc.. V4.7 20141223000000.000000 + 00070033A07018400F410090409Atlantic Standard Time(GMT-04:00)03101101Microsoft Office home and Student 2007124e7gqMtzI4okAGUS2q4kfpUcwWo =81602-OEM-6873254-483794 74C506EBEC48DB8

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 Professional edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: 50e329f7-a5fa-46b2-85fd-f224e5da7764
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00371-00178-926-700004-02-4105-7601.0000-1922015
  Installation ID: 010841129285817233118490181121669470198065053101713432
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: 7TP9F
  License status: Notification
  Reason for the notification: 0xC004F057.
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 1
  Trust time: 14/07/2015-20:51:04

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x00000000
  HrOnline: 0xC004C533
  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000
  Event timestamp: 7:14:2015 20:46
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: MgAAAAEAAgABAAEAAgABAAAAAgABAAEAln3EWpnzCAFG1EAi miKqS4qzM6YyQhhyPY plus

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes, but no SLIC table
  Windows marker version: N/A
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: n/a
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  ALASKA APIC HAS M I
  FACP ALASKA A M I
  HPET ALASKA A M I
  ALASKA MCFG A M I
  FPDT ALASKA A M I
  ALASKA FIDT A M I
  ASF! INTEL HCG
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  UEFI ALASKA A M I
  LAURENCE INTEL BDW
  SSDT Ther_R Ther_Rvp
  ADELINE ALASKA A M I

  You use an OEM SLP license that belongs to the brand of computer name on a generic motherboard. This is inconsistent with the license agreement. You need to buy a genuine Windows 7 Professional license and activate it.

• Using a Dell OEM Windows license/w COA on a Dell Server

  Hello

  I was wondering if it's in Microsoft's EULA to use a Windows 2012 R2 Datacenter license which will be purchased by EBay with original Dell DVD and COA stickers on a Dell server.

  The list in question is here: http://www.ebay.com/itm//131778112449

  I break my all-purpose words if I purchase these licenses and use them on Dell servers that I own and put the COA sticker on the chassis of the server?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Post your question in the TechNet Server Forums, as your question kindly is beyond the scope of these Forums.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/WindowsServer/en-us/home?category=WindowsServer

  See you soon.

• After a virus, windows has lost and had a non-genuine disk

  I had a virus and a disc not genuine student used to get my computer goes... windows now closed completely how to get windows xp

  Lost or misplaced product key (certificate of authenticity)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/824433

  How to get a replacement product key?
  To replace a Microsoft product key, you must contact Customer Support and Microsoft. To locate the phone number, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh; EN-US; CNTACTMS

  For more information on this topic, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811224

• Revalidation of genuine windows 7 key loaded via a non genuine software

  Last year, I downloaded a real widows 7 on my pc through the installation online, so I did not copy the disk. That window began to give serious problem of loading in minutes and have hanged. I then reinstalled windows 7 via a CD of the market that was not authentic. I have the product key and the serial number of my copy authentic I need to be revalidated. How to do, thanks.

  How are you confident that the DVD that you got the market had not been tampered with?

  I guess that the copy of "false" is now installed and wants to be activated? -

  You must change the product key to the one on the COA sticker on the case of the machine (or in the battery compartment), using the link change the key of product at the bottom of the system properties page.

  You may need to activate by phone.

• Standard upgrade to a non-genuine Windows XP?

  I did a repair on Win XP installation, used one of several legitimate Win XP Professional CD with one of my several XP license keys.
  It was after a physical reconstruction, the new disk, the new config.
  This version of windows has failed the genuine validation.
  I tried a lot of mods of regedit, different keys;  none worked.
  Support says Windows XP is not supported, in addition to advice would cost me $99 and I had to upgrade to a new version of Windows.

  Question:
  A standard upgrade of Windows will work on a non-genuine Windows XP in base?
  It seems that the 'Get Windows Genuine Online' kit is a clean install, I would rather not rebuild my applications and data.

  Hello
   

  Thanks for choosing Windows and thank you for providing an opportunity to help you.

  According to the description, you are having problems with the upgrade.

  Run the MGAdiag tool; Copy and paste the full report to analyze the problem.
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012
   
  Unfortunately, a standard upgrade of Windows will not work on a non-genuine Windows XP in base.
   
  Answer to us if you are having problems with the upgrade or any other issue of Windows, and we would be happy to help you.

  Good day!

  Hope this information helps.

• Windows 7 Ult has suddenly and bad start showing a message "non-genuine copy".

  Since I used it last there two days, my copy of Windows 7 Ultimate has suddenly and bad start showing a message "not real".  Enter the correct product key Activation menu causes the message that Microsoft has blocked this key.  It's infuriating and totally unfair!  No explanation?

  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Diagnostics Tool then copy and paste the results into an answer here for further analysis:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

  In addition, if you were using a pre-release version of Windows 7 Service Pack 1, your license status can change in non-genuine. You must uninstall the beta or RC, and then install the final version:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/uninstall-SP1

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/troubleshootwindows7sp1

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

• OEM Windows installed on a new system and being told that my key is invalid.

  Product key problem

  A year ago, I bought a version of XP SP3 OEM and installed on a computer (clean install).  No problems.  A few months later, I had to wipe the drive and reinstall.  Once again, no problem.  Now I got a new computer, but when I try to install with the same disk (clean install) and the same product key, I like that is not valid.  Some things that are not a factor:

  Damaged drive.  The disc is impeccable.

  Error in the Enter key.

  Key is not not the disc.

  I don't see how something other than the computer, the key and installation disc could play a role.  I hope that Microsoft does not know what I do in my room.  I even traded keyboards, that someone suggested that this could be a factor (speaking with an accent keyboard?).

  My next step is to wipe the drive and start over, but I think I'll meet the same problem, because players will be the same.

  Any ideas?

  After the activation of Windows XP on the older PC, having to reactivate Windows XP is not so rare that are several hardware changes within a short time, not to mention the motherboard.

  Change the motherboard is a reactivation guaranteed event.  Just change all the RAM, PSU, CPU and made it a videocard in a few weeks.  "Activate Windows" more on wikipedia lists the 8 areas checked.

  The OEM Windows disk from the manufacturer-, Dell, HP etc. get of course do this even in the BIOS.  Dell OEM Windows on a non Dell motherboard, which I thought would do, would lead to shop for an another Windows Installer.

  This is how Windows mysteriously know material changes without connection to Microsoft.com - the BIOS chip.

  Beware of sellers on ebay with a still sealed OEM disc, but with a touch of product USED or not.   OEM disc will work as it clearly says right on it:

  "Relocation... CD '. Don't use this software to reinstall the operating system on a computer (mfgr)... For distribution only with a new computer (mfgr). »

• I have a windows xp OEM SOFTWARE license key, but the drive has failed. This key will work on any XP installation disc?

  due to a major problem, I have to completely remove the operating system (under license). can I still use this key to set up windows again? I have a key to the back of my sticker only computer laptop written "SOFTWARE OEM windows xp". Can I use this key with any windows xp cd? or I have to use a specific version? can u give me the link to download the specific version?

  Thanks in advance

  You must use the recovery disks provided by the manufacturer (or the integrated recovery system) - see you manual for more details.

  The major advantage of this is that all the required drivers should be included, so that you can immediately connect to the internet and install all updates.

  Reisntalling using the sysstem of correct recovery also means that you shouldn't need to use the key on your COA stiker - as key to 'master' of the manufactuerer is integrated into the system and should not require activation.

• Can I install OEM windows 7 pro license on a preinstalled computer comes with windows vista after formatting the hard drive

  There is a HP machine purchased with preinstalled windows vista home premium and now I want to format the computer so that I can load a license OEM windows 7 on it. I just want to know after the formatting and the license of windows 7 OEM loading if my system will work and also if the windows are enabled.

  Please, your urgent response is needed here.

  Hello

  You don't say where you got the OEM Windows 7 license of.

  If you got it from another computer, the answer is no.

  If you bought from Microsoft, you can.

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

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

  See you soon.

• License OEM Windows 7

  I have a bunch of license OEM Windows 7 Professional laying hens and forget for a few years in the locker.,.

  Now I wonder how it can be used! or there is still a check is still unused or already taken.

  WebLink might be good.

  Thank you very much
  Peter

  If these are OEM System Builder licenses, they should be accompanied with reinstall media.

  If these are OEM licenses belonging to DELL, HP, Lenovo brand computers, then you cannot install them elsewhere but the computer to which they belong.

• Cloan pre-activated license OEM Windows 7 Pro

  Hello

  We just bought a large number of desktop computers HP ProDesk 600 G1 containing pre-activated Windows 7 Pro (OEM license).

  I would like to configure one of these computers with additional software then use imagex or ghost to copy an image from this computer to other office machines.

  Can someone provide advice on how I can do this without breaking the windows licensing and activation?  Some of these computers are for use by customers using a VLK is an option even if we had a.

  Thank you

  Darryl

  You will have to go on Support of Windows 7 forums on the following link to help solve your problem: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro/

• Can I transfer a license OEM Windows 7 computer laptop with a physical disability and is not repairable?

  I have a laptop that has Windows 7 OEM Home. The laptop had a hardware failure and is not repairable. Can I transfer the operating system of a new generation of computer laptop?

  Sorry, but a Windows 7 OEM is not transferable to another PC because it is related to the 1st computer on which it is installed.

  Here is the current information System Builders/OEMS 'use' of Microsoft

  OEM System Builder licensing
  http://OEM.Microsoft.com/script/contentPage.aspx?PageID=552816

  Licensing for lovers
  http://OEM.Microsoft.com/script/contentPage.aspx?PageID=563841

  The great Goodby:
  Your motherboard breaks down, unless the replacement card is the same your OEM version will no longer turn on and can not be moved or transferred to another computer.

  OEM of Windows 7 versions have the following limitations of 'important ':

  (1) OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  (2) OEM licenses are tied to the computer 1 you install and activate it on.

  (3) you cannot reuse/reinstall an OEM version on another computer or another/replacement motherboard.

  (4) the OEM versions cannot be used to upgrade an earlier version of Windows, you must perform a
  Clean install (this means that your data is saved and the application must be reinstalled).

  What is software OEM: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/oemsupport_1/en-gb

  Licensing FAQ: http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/licensing_faq.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• License OEM Windows 7 Professional 32-bit come with downgrade rights to XP Professional?

  If I buy a copy of (System Integrator) OEM Windows 7 Professional 32 - bit, does include downgrade rights to Windows XP Pro?

  I build essentially the individual PCs for personal use and small businesses; However, I have a client who seeks PCs 35 at point of sale that will have access to a central server.  Although I recommended the use of XP mode in Windows 7, my customer has been informed by its supplier of software that XP Pro is the best option for the current version of the software.

  Although I could purchase copies of XP Pro OEM, my concern is that - during the life cycle of these PCs - my client will have to migrate to Windows 7, as new versions of its software point of sale are available.  If possible, I would like the opportunity to buy Windows 7 Professional OEM licenses, installation of XP Pro with downgrade rights and later have the ability to change to Windows 7 without having to purchase new licenses.  Is it an option if I buy Windows 7 Professional OEM licenses?

  Also, I need 35 licenses for a single customer, volume licenses would be more cost-effective?  My current Windows 7 Pro OEM or Windows XP Pro OEM price is about $ 150 per license.

  Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

  Yes, a version of Windows 7 Professional OEM rights to downgrade to Windows XP Professional.  Volume license is not a scheme of licensing "for resale.

  For more information, please visit: Microsoft OEM Partner Center Carey Frisch