Using a series of OEM (sticker on the desktop / laptop) on a retail Vista/7. Possible or not?

I'm having a discussion with someone I know.
I say is there is a difference and you can not use the oem-set on a commercial version of the operating system.
My partner in the discussion, said that it will work without problem.

Who is right?

The case: he wants to clean install a Vista of detail with the key on his laptop computer. Why? To get rid of all the unwanted as well as from an OEM.

Please post a reply!

Hi DuctchyDoo,

Well it was worth a try. Personally, I prefer always installs clean.

As for your question initial, after some further research, I tend to go with you, because you cannot use an OEM product on a retail copy code. My first inclination, because frankly, I didn't know the answer to your question, had to say try it. After all you are going to clean install anyway. However this site: http://www.technibble.com/how-to-tell-what-type-of-windows-xp-cd-or-license-key-you-have/ has made me change my mind. Take a look at responses 8,9 & 10 for more details.

The link of the site above refers to Windows XP, but it is the same for all versions of Windows.
John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

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