Reuse of an old key on another PC Win7
Hello, about 5 years ago, I bought a Compaq PC with Win7 preinstalled.
I have improved since the PC to Win8.1
I have a 2nd PC which is a Lenovo ThinkCenter, under Win XP, and I would like to upgrade to Win7.
My question is... Can I use Win7 of Compaq product ID, to activate the installation on the 2nd PC?
The product I.D. I have Compaq is intended, Windows 7, Home Premium OA.
Thank you.
Sorry but no, you can't. The product key for your Compaq PC is a key OEM factory provided to use when you reinstall Windows 7 on your Compaq PC and cannot be used on another PC.
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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
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