Can you reuse the Windows 7 install disc on a new PC?


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
       #1

    Can you reuse the Windows 7 install disc on a new PC?


    I am buying a new PC to repalce my old one and I wanted to know, is it possible to use the Windows 7 install disk from my old PC on the new PC?
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  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #2

    The disc yes, the licence it depends. Is Windows 7 a retail or OEM licence?
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    It came with the PC
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    Then NO - you need to buy a new license.
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  5. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    You can use/try any dvd you want on any pc you want, as long as it`s not branded for a certain company/manufacturer and or doesn`t look for key information in the bios.

    But, as mentioned, if you intend to keep running windows on that pc you will have to activate it with a Windows 7 key. ( You`ll have 30 days )

    I sure hope your new computer comes with windows already installed, especially if you`re paying for it
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  6. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #6

    ^What WHS said
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