Installing Windows 7


  1. Jackman33
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    Installing Windows 7


    I want to put Win 7 on a pc I am now using Win XP. Can I install a OEM copy on the pc after reformating the drive and activate the software?
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  3. AddRAM
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    Sure, as long as you have the activatiton key.
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  4. voidPirate
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    Hello Jackman33,

    Here is a good tutorial on how to install Windows 7.

    Clean install Windows 7.
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  6. bigmck
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    Jackman33 said:
    I want to put Win 7 on a pc I am now using Win XP. Can I install a OEM copy on the pc after reformating the drive and activate the software?
    It must be the Win 7 activation key, not the XP key that was used before.
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  7. edwar
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    Jackman33 said:
    I want to put Win 7 on a pc I am now using Win XP. Can I install a OEM copy on the pc after reformating the drive and activate the software?
    If the OEM version is an Over the counter type, system builder type, and you have a License key for it yes you can.

    If the OEM version you have is a Branded version from makers like Dell or HP then no you can't even if you have a License key for it. Those types of OEM version are for reinstalling the OS on a computer made by that maker and that came with that version of Windows preinstalled.
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  8. Jackman33
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    Thanks for all of the help!!!!
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