Windows 7 OEM on an old computer

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• 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.

• Can I purchase/use a Windows 7 OEM on a new computer laptop with FreeDOS?

  Can I purchase/use a Windows 7 OEM on a new computer laptop with FreeDOS?

  If, therefore, in case I ever need to reinstall (on the same laptop, no change of motherboard), can be reinstalled/reactivated as usual without having to call Microsoft?

  If you buy from a seller valid an OEM version, and assuming that the manufacturer of your laptop provides drivers win7 for the appropriate bit of victory version, there is no problem.

  If you need to reinstall you may need to use the phone activation

• How to import my email from windows contacts 8 from my old computer?

  Original title: address book

  How to import my email from windows contacts 8 from my old computer?

  Original title: address book

  How to import my email from windows contacts 8 from my old computer?

  The answer depends on what e-mail program you used on your old computer. Please tell us.

• Is it still possible to upgrade Windows Me on a very old computer?

  Using an old computer as a spare and it has windows installed and am running out of my router, but if I can get it only updated to vista or something more recent would be great for the children.  I looked, and from what I understand, ME and 98 no longer in the system, and not a lot you can do about them.  Am I stuck with windows me on this computer for ever?

  Minipete

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/get/system-requirements.aspx

  Above is the minimum Vista System Hardware Configuration required to run the operating system.

  Most older computers have not the modern requirements of material in support of Vista or Windows 7.

  And it becomes very expensive try to upgrade.

  An alternative best cheap and reliable (don't forget your motherboard is nearly 10 years old), is to buy a new computer with Vista or Windows7 pre-installed, Windows 7 preference, as is the latest operating system and an improvement over Vista.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Need help for installing Windows XP Professional on an old computer that has Windows XP Home Edition.

  Original title: formatting of XP.

  I have an old computer with windows XP home, I bought a new CD with Windows XP Professional, which are my first steps, the second stages, ETC. in the restructuring of this computer. I would like a clean install like this machine is pretty old.

  Go to the linked site:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Locate and read the instructions to make a clean Windows XP install.  If this looks OK, try to follow the instructions. If you need more details, a Bing or Google search on 'Clean install Windows XP' without the quotes. Locate a location appropriate to the returned list and try it. If you have any questions or problems, do after return and ask. But if you think I'm going to sit here and type the instructions when they are already available on several Web sites, you are in an advanced state of delirium. . So, try and let us know.

  Tom Ferguson

• I'm building a new computer from scratch. Is it possible to transfer my windows xp OS from my old computer to the new?

  I'm putting together a new mini computer from scratch. Is it possible to recover my Windows XP and install it in my new computer?

  This license/copy of Windows XP OEM is * linked * to this Dell system.  It is * not * transferable to any other system.  This is part of the OEM license agreement.  In other words - you did not have licensed copy for Windows XP - the Dell system has.  You may not have known/done this so far - and it can't make you very happy with the situation.
   
  A decent (albeit simplified) explanation of the difference between a detail a Windows XP license and OEM Windows XP license:
  http://www.ehow.com/about_6625859_oem-vs_-retail-XP.html
   
  As you can see - there's a reason that the OEM license was cheaper and cheaper aspect was why Dell it came with the PC.
  
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  Martin Stanley
  MS - MVP
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• How can I transfer my windows live mail FRO the old computer to the new?

  Original title: Live Mail

  I just bought a new computer, but I'm still using Windows 7. How can I transfer my old computer to the new Windows Live Mail?

  How import and export emails, contacts and calendars with Windows Live Mail?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Live/Mail-import-backup-restore

• Disable Windows 7 VLK from my old computer and reuse on new computer...

  In my office, I use windows 7 professional VLK from 7 years... now, I decided, I should scrap my old cpu and buy a new one. If I want to remove my windows 7 pro. license from my old computer. My VMAT showing I have 23 remaining activision count.  If I format a new computer and install this license key, it will use this remaining count. that I don't want. How do I remove this license VLS windows 7 from my old computer and reuse?

  If I remove the license from the old computer will increase my number of activision vmat?

  This issue is beyond the scope of this site (for consumers) and to be sure, you get the best (and fastest) reply, we have to ask either on Technet (for IT Pro) or MSDN (for developers)
  *
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home s/fr-U.S./Accueil
  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/Forum

• Old computer / won't take Windows 10

  My old computer will not accept Windows 10

  I just bought a computer NUC

  I have two (2) legal / bought from versions of Windows 7

  I need to install one on my new computer NUC

  The old computer is now disused,

  I want to install Windows 7, updated and then convert it in 10 Windows

  What is the best way to do it?

  I am a senior with little experience with computers

  It's not radiation of the processes involved with Windows 7. If your old computer has a full license of Windows 7 retail just install Windows 7 on a new PC and reuse the key. If authenticated some time ago, that he'll probably be re-authenticated without error, otherwise you will need to call the Activation Center

  However, if the original license was an OEM is not transferable. If an upgrade license, this license is transferable, but the NUC would need a full license in the 1st instance.

• Transition from old computer to a new Windows XP computer

  I brought a personal computer and you want to install Windows XP Home Edition from my old slow computer to the new computer. Also, I don't know the old computer. Please advice how can I do?

  If the license on the old computer is an OEM license, sure you can not because it is linked to the original computer its installed. If it is a full commercial license, you can. Just make sure you have all of your required drivers for when you are installing.

  I hope this helps.

• Instalation of Windows XP Home, but I lost the product key. My old computer died. How do I install it in a new computer.

  I have Windows XP Home Edition Cd. But I lost the product key. My old computer is ded. How do I install it in a new computer.

  If your XP is preinstalled on your old computer, it is an OEM installation and cannot be moved to the new.

  If you bought a copy retail full XP, then your key should be in the case of CD holding the disc.

  If you have lost you don't have a chance and will need to purchase a new license for Windows. MS sells more than XP, and in stores, stocks are running out. eBay (and other sites) lists the number of available items - which most is a counterfeit.

  You should consider buying a newer OS, assuming that your hardware is compatible.

• Reinstallation of Windows Vista license on my new computer that my old computer broke down.

  Windows Vista I had installed on my old computer is a VERSION under LICENSE and the same one I want to use it on my new computer.  When I installed and activated the windows, he says it is hacked.  Should I allow myself the license if yes how.  It can be done from my old computer as it broke down. Need help.

  Hello

  It depends on the type of license you have, as to whether you can transfer it or not.

  Pre-installed Licenses OEM (HP, Acer, etc.) and the Microsoft System Builder OEM licenses are tied to the first machine that they are installed on and channels of license when this machine dies.

  OEM licenses are not transferable.

  If you have purchased your own license for sale retail of Windows and installed yourself, yes you can transfer it to another computer.

  Retail licenses are transferable.

  See you soon.

• I got a new computer (an old dies) new a windows vista and I have to disable the old computer before I load the same copy of Vista on my new computer. If yes how can I do this?

  I got a new computer (an old dies) new a windows vista and I have to disable the old computer before I load the same copy of Vista on my new computer.  If yes how can I do this?

  If Vista is preinstalled on your OLD computer, it is classified as an OEM license and is not transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop

  If a license of Vista at retail, you can transfer it to another computer/laptop.
  But it can only be installed on one computer at a time.

  A single license is a single Installation.

  If it is a retail Vista license, read the information on the clean install and then reactivate it:

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have an old computer around 11 years old con I have up datey windows vista home Premium to win 7?

  I have a 11 year old pc and I would like to up grade my Vista Edition wonows Home premium to windows 7? is this possible?

  If its equipped with Windows Vista, it will be probably upgrade to Windows 7, as long as you meet the minimum requirements of the system.

  * 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x 86) or 64-bit (x 64) processor
  * 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
  * 16 GB of disk space available (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
  * Peripheral figure DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Because Windows 7 is in limited stock because Microsoft ended sales in October 2013, this created demand due to its rarity. This means the retail boxed copies request a bonus, while the OEM System Builder copies remain affordable.

  Full version (retail):

  -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.
  -Does not require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.
  -Expensive

  Upgrade version (detail):

  -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.
  -require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.
  -Expensive, but less expensive full version

  OEM System Builder version:

  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

  There is nothing wrong to use it too, especially that all future versions of Windows will be full versions.

  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 designed especially for a refurbished PC cost only $50 to get a copy of 64-bit.
  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.