Can you upgrade a OEM Version?


  1. Posts : 380
    Windows 7 x64 RC1, Vista Ultimate, XP Pro
       #1

    Can you upgrade a OEM Version?


    Can you upgrade a OEM Version? I have two laptops with XP and Vista and I want to buy a 3 users upgrade for Windows 7. I also have an extra XP from a crash computer that I want to put on another computer that I am going to build and then I know I can put the upgrade on this one but how about the two laptops?
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Yes an OEM can be upgraded
    but do it as a clean install, for best results
    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version[2]=General Tips
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    YES, best to do a clean install.
    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version


    Check your PC with the Upgrade Advisor:

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
    Last edited by theog; 22 Jan 2011 at 18:38. Reason: link added
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    theog said:
    yes, best to do a clean install.
    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

    lol
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  5. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #5

    richc46 said:
    theog said:
    yes, best to do a clean install.
    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

    lol
    Hi Rich

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    Ray.
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #6

    You may be right Ray. Take care.
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