Windows OEM vs retail license

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• Difference between Vista OEM and retail

  Hello

  I want to buy windows vista Home premium for my pc at home. But I'm quite confused, because there are different versions of windows vista. is someone can you please tell me what is the difference between vista home premium OEMAct and SP2.

  can I use the original product key to windows vista Home premium OEMAct, which is printed below my laptop, for a new installation of windows vista Home premium sp2. Please I need answer ASAP. Thank you very much

  You can use the product key on the bottom of your laptop computer to reinstall Vista on this laptop only.

  The content of the operating systems are the same, whether OEM or retail license.

  Read this about the license:

  If your computer is pre-installed with Vista, 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.

  SP stands for Service Pack, which is to improve the Performance and safety of all support Vista.

  There was 2 Packs of published Service, up to this date, for Vista.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Conditions of the retail of Windows XP Professional and license and decal OEM COA / label question:

  Hello everyone and especially lawyers license!

  It's pretty obvious (applying common sense) that a single license is a single Installation, no matter if Windows XP, Vista or 7, or OEM or retail.

  However...

  Question 1:
  Is that the only true, firmer and more correct to do statement?
  ""Windows XP Professional OEM license dies with your computer / caisse".

  Question 2:
  I have two DELL computers. One is with Windows XP Professional OEM (Dell) and the other with Windows Vista Business OEM (Dell). I would like to swap/Exchange two licenses COA stickers (if it's physically possible) and simply change the Microsoft Windows operating system on these two computers. From what I understand at this time - and please correct me if I'm wrong - Microsoft Licensing policy said it is legally impossible. True? Fake?

  Question 3:
  This question is about the "decommissioning" of Windows Vista business to Windows XP Professional. I'm OK with my understanding that there are some licenses of Windows Vista Business out there that can be legally retired, and some who cannot?
  How do I determine by looking at just the Windows Vista Business OEM COA sticker, if it is a license that can legally be downgraded or not?
  If it can be downgraded, can I license Windows Vista Business COST just the installation of Windows XP Professional key, when asked to enter?

  Thank YOU ALL for your expertise and your help!

  Hello

  Question 1: "Windows XP Professional OEM license dies with your computer / caisse"-c' is licensed OEM is NOT transferable to another machine and once your dies of PC/LAptop, then the license dies with him.

  Question 2: You cannot exchange an OEM license of any computer to another. This includes exchanging the COA from one device to another, making of this ould invalidate your license, as the certificate of authenticity shall be kept with the license provided with the original machine.

  Question 3: Downgrade rights allow you to get off at analogues for the same edition of vista, IE company from Vista to XP Pro, you cannot downgrade from Vista to XP Pro home.

  hope that answers all your questions.

• OEM and Retail Pack Version of Windows OS

  What is the difference between the OEM and Retail Pack full of the Windows operating system version? Which one is good to buy and install on PC? How do I install the retail version Pack full on pc/laptop? and any question of service when you use the retail pack? I run it and get updates from MS?

  On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 14:18:25 + 0000, ravimahajanI [Insider] wrote:

  What is the difference between the OEM and Retail Pack full of the Windows operating system version? Which one is good to buy and install on PC?

  The OEM version can only legally be sold with hardware, even if these
  days, any piece of equipment, even a power cord, is eligible. Although if
  you get a generic OEM full version, it contains the same software,
  It has the following disadvantages compared to the sales at retail
  Version:

  1. the biggest drawback of an OEM version, is that its license links
  There permanently for the first computer, on which it is installed. It can never
  legally be moved to another computer, sold or transferred (except with)
  the original computer). If the computer dies or is stolen, your
  license dies with him.

  2. he can't do a clean install, not an upgrade.

  3 Microsoft offers no support for OEM versions. You cannot call their
  with a problem, but rather to secure the necessary support of your
  OEM; who take in charge may go anywhere between property and non-existent. Or
  You can get support elsewhere, like in these forums.

• I bought windows 7 ultimate retail version, but my computer recognizes it as OEM version.

  Hello

  As I wrote, my computer recognized new window 7 ultimate retail.

  Is this possible?

  and MS CS said it's the OEM pre-installed version, but I just installed with the new computer.

  I don't understand how that's possible.

  I just click that activation then she recognized as OEM.

  sample number is lower.

  *****-OEM-*******-*****

  This means OEM?

  and I tried to download windows 7 to make it bootable USB, but it has an error that this key is pre-installed key. So I need to contact the manufacturer. But my computer is assembled by myself.

  How is that possible?

  Someone had the same problem?

  Thank you.

  Looks like you might have bought an OEM System Builder License.

  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.

  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.

  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

• The upgrade of Windows 7 Pro OEM of Windows 7 Ultimate retail

  My PC is custom built and delivered with Windows 7 Pro OEM installed.  I want to install Windows 7 Ultimate in order to obtain several language and BitLocker.  I know that in a few months, I'll change this PC motherboard (motherboard).

  I know that with the OEM, the product key of Windows 7 license is attached to the motherboard.  So when I change, Win 7 Pro license will be lost.  Since I want to be able to transfer the license of Windows 7 to one MOBO to another, I bought a full commercial version of ultimate.

  My question is this.  To upgrade the Pro OEM ultimate retail, it's just a matter of changing the product key on the screen of the system property and the new product key will launch the installation of missing features to Windows 7 Pro?

  You must use Anytime Upgrade.

  Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, follow the on-screen Wizard, enter the key of Windows 7 ultimate on demand, click on, and then restart your computer when you are prompted. Less than 10 minutes, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate and your files and settings retained.

  Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• Pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium - OEM keys - retail keys - COA label underside of the laptop... MESS!

  In 2011, I bought a laptop MSI CX 640. Windows 7 Home Edition Premium has come with it preinstalled. With that I think I buy a license for the operating system and the right to use and reinstall it if I need it.

  Over the past four years this handyman crossed a lot of Setup on the laptop, including Linux, Windows 8 and 8.1 and Windows 10 technical overview etc.

  Fast forward to today and I learned from Microsoft's offer of a free copy of Windows 10 for owners of authentic versions of Windows 7. So, what I have to do is return to the original genuine Windows 7 Home Premium I own and I will be able to reserve my copy of Windows 10 right?

  Not so fast, accomplishment that could not and certainly turned out not to be so simple at all.

  I had several long phone calls with Microsoft, who finally dumped the hot potato between the hands of MSI.

  MSI I have to say has been useful at the beginning, they sent me for free and quickly 2 recovery disks I needed that SHOULD have helped also go back to square one, just like I wanted.

  Should, but actually didn't. Recovery fails with an error that seems to imply that the process is looking for a nonexistent disk 3. MSI is perplexed, all that they have these discs and the simple instructions they send with them. In addition, they are totally in the dark and "will not go dark.

  However, one representative suggested that if I could get my hands on a copy of the operating system OEM I certainly would be able to install and use the key I have on my laptop MSI low COST label to activate it. His logic I think, so I'm going to work on this. Another detail, I have to mention is that tht key on the COA label is kind of door as they are all are sitting unprotected Abdel low. But I can take a photo in high resolution and with little digital magic improve to a point where I hope I can read almost all of it and try to guess the characters who are still in question.

  Or so I thought that, actually, he does not leave 2 possibilities.

  I'm guessing either not right (possible but not likely in my opinion, after all the tests I had) or is NOT an OEM key or if it was has now been cancelled.

  Now I'm guessing is NOT a key to the retail, who tried with a copy to the details of the operating system.

  So where this leave poor me, owner of a license of Windows 7 Edition Family Premium authentic apparently, I can't use.

  I hope that one of you readers can help understand me this and I hope my work and tribulations (I'm a very determined guy) can also help some of you in this if you are also in my shoes.

  One final note of common sense me:

  If I buy a product, whether it is OEM, sale retail or gift from God, I would get with it all licenses, numbers, keys, permissions, instructions, ten commandments necessary to have access to this product at any time and without hassle.

  Which seem to apply to most of our purchases isn't?

  NOT THIS ONE OF COURSE!   MICROSOFT?

  Why not reinstall Windows 8.1 or just enjoy the opportunity for Windows 10 preview to the free final version.

  I'll be able to upgrade the Windows 10 insider preview to the final version?

  Yes, you will be able to switch the preview of Windows Insider to the RTM version for free.

  Company officials noted that if you join the program initiated Windows you get the free upgrade to the final version.

  Last confirmation:

  When asked if there would be a date for the deadline insiders before 10 reaches RTM Windows, Gabriel Aul of Microsoft says preview builds will continue to come up to the final version.

  "We expect to keep overview to insiders builds all the way up to the RTM." More details to come, but no cuts planned. »

  https://Twitter.com/GabeAul/status/592917514503507968

  After the upgrade, you can switch to the Stable channel.

  Otherwise, your best option is to get Windows 7 Home Premium retail media and use COA key to reinstall and reactivate. To learn more:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

  See also:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

• Do I have to re install Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Version over the current version of Windows 7 Ultimate OEM "Trial"?

  I have an old PC which worked fine with Windows XP on it. I wanted to continue to consider using it with Windows 7 (instead of buying a new machine).

  So my friend gave me a copy of the version of Windows 7 Ultimate (OEM) to try to see if the machine was worth keeping (i.e. good performance with my critical apps loaded on this subject).  Using this version, I was able to switch from Windows XP to Windows 7 using a clean installation. I have re-installed critical applications to check performance with the new operating system.  I was impressed (and happy) so I decided to purchase a licensed copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. I finally found a great offer and bought a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate (Full/Retail - not OEM) with the required activation key via the Internet (to be delivered next week).

  My question is: since I now have the version of Windows 7 Ultimate (OEM) already installed on my machine, I will have to perform another clean installation when my Windows 7 Ultimate retail version coming? I would really not all over again. I would like to simply enter the Activation Code of the version of Windows 7 Ultimate (Full-detail) when it arrives. What is the best way to reach my goal?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows/help/genuine/product-key#T1=tab01

• Support for OEM or Open License or retail issue

  We have a company IT "Microsoft Certified partner" monitor all of our computers, servers,.  When we ask for an upgrade of the server, we have got a system in mind of Dell, but was informed by the company COMPUTER, we cannot do this, we can get the Dell hardware, but the system must come from them that Dell's dating system OEM, and Microsoft does not support OEM.  Not even retail, because Microsoft does not detail support either

  My question is if we pay them a large sum every month to support already, why is it important, or a matter of concern for us that Microsoft does not support OEM?  They should know how to support?  After all, that's why we pay for and certified?  So, do not know why they say that.    There is not a difference between OEM and Open License wholesale price, but work involved will be more if we do not work with OEM.

  Another interesting thing is, OEM is more expensive than the retail?  When I wonder if OEM is not supported, it seems that retail version is less expensive that the price of the Open License, told me the retail is not supported either, so go with what they suggested that seems unreal because I thought Open License is for buyers of volume that would be less expensive than a single commercial version.

  OEM licenses are considerably cheaper than retail ones to buy - as OEM is required by the terms of their license to provide support for it.

  The OEM may or may not pass the cost of such support on in the cost of the system supplied.

  ALWAYS MS supports licensing retail - 90 days.

  If you buy Volume licenses, you get an appropriate support from MS, depending on the package purchased.

  Check the terms of your license to see what support MS you have right to-which will be different from the support you pay your partner for.

• The product key from a portable computer that is running Windows XP does work on any other version of Windows XP? (OEM or retail, etc.)

  original title: Windows XP Pro product keys

  Different versions of Windows X is made?

  That is to say) the product key from your laptop will work with "ANY" XP CD (OEM or other)

  I know that with Win 7 there no difference

  My wife has an XP laptop that needs a reconstruction (it is sloooow) and the original recovery CD corrupted - will be a work of standard CD - with its original product key?

  I don't want to go there and try - for fear that once the installation started - the hard drive will be formatted and it won't come back!

  Very!

  Each version of XP had its own drive and discs were also different between OEM and retail channels.

  Some manufacturers also BIOS-locked their discs so that they could not even start running on computers other than their own.

• How do I know the cd was windows xp edition or OEM or retail

  How do I know the cd was windows xp edition or OEM or retail?

  In my computer microsoft windows xp sp2 installs the 2002 version. can I activate with the win xp3 activation key.

  OEM disk will be marked with the letters OEM or the name of the manufacturing of PC (DEll, HP, etc.).

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

• You can use version for VM Windows OEM license

  1. can I use OEM version for virtual machine window.

  2 in case I created a new copy and removed the old how it will affect license.
  3. If I want to create a new virtual machine by throwing an old can I use same OEM license
  Thanks in advance

  Yes, you can use the OEM System Builder License in a virtual machine.

  In what concerns by deleting and recreating a VM, I don't know to be honest, given the virtual machine itself is considered to be a computer and to move the license to a new virtual machine would be considered in the eyes of the LICENSE as another machine.

  What I suggest do you after installing Windows 7 OEM in a virtual machine and activate it, you must create a snap shot of your active install. When you are ready to throw a virtual machine just back to the snapshop so it will look like new.

• What is the difference between OEM and retail installation disc in Windows 7?

  What is the difference between the retail installation disc and the OEM installation disc? How will I know if the manufacturer has installed windows with OEM or retail disk in my PC?

  My Q2 is: can I put my windows 7 current professional to windows 7 ultimate ultimate disc to install windows 7?

  you have a pirate windows. You can not upgrade. as stated in your other thread, you need to install windows genuine.

• Windows OEM license for physical relationship.

  I ask this question in the forum Hardware because what I read; a Windows OEM license is married to a motherboard or hard drive.

  Is this true? The results of the research gave me conflicting answers.

  What happens if the motherboard or the C: drive dies? the associated Windows license would be lost with her?

  A computer components store told me that for the OEM depends more on what are the elements of qualification you purchase, or when you buy them. Which is in conflict with what I read.

  Note - my choice of OS Windows is Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, SP1, OEM.

  OEM qualifies for all DIY systems.

• I am curious about OEM vs. retail and retail sales are expensive but OEM work on any pc or only specific PC

  I have a question for OEM, my computer is a HP pavilion ze2000 since 2004 there windows 10 pro about it right now but it has not enabled which means no product key so im going to buy sp1 windows 7 pro 32 bit from a seller on amazon called MC OUTLETS:

  http://www.Amazon.com/GP/AW/d/B014E4FBCO/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?QID=1461169711&SR=8-13&PI=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Windows+7

  and I don't know if I should buy the OEM because one seller sells me is maybe not for my brand of pc and I want to be sure what im buy so I don't waste money, buy windows 7 which can be for lets say dell and I have a hp so I don't get stuck with the purchase of this product just to get the product key , so I can reinstall windows 10 must be enabled. And please don't tell me to buy the commercial version because I do a lot of cash right now I can only which means that ONLY afford OEM please tell if this seller is legitimate and if this product would work on my brand of pc which is a HP pavilion ze2000

  I wouldn't recommend that you buy from a dealer, especially the amazon market place.

  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 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. »)