uninstall/deactivate Windows 7 in a VM?

AddRAM said:

He must be new at this :)

Was that directed towards me?

Another quick question. I just bought Windows 10 Home OEM version, it was on sale. I also want to run it in a VM. But like other OEM versions, I can only install it to this computer, correct?

Actually
For OEM installs the base "licence" detail IS stored in the Bios, its part of the SLIC table which is why OEM installs/re-installs are auto-activated on most occasions.
They do not use MAC codes for validation as far as i know.(W10 yes)

They do however count the number of times a specific (non oem base product key) key is used and they will block it if it exceeds 3 activations within 90 days,

Minor Activation checks are performed on EVERY boot, the Major check rolls along every 90 days

There are further checks that take place as well, which are hardware equipement based.
AND there are more, but this is as far as im going


Roy

Havoc,
Although officially the free W10 offer has been pulled
did you
register
upgrade >> downgrade
If so then the comp you did it on MAY still be eligable

note
i have also heard of people still being able to upgrade , free of charge.

Roy

torchwood said:

For OEM installs the base "licence" detail IS stored in the Bios, its part of the SLIC table which is why OEM installs/re-installs are auto-activated on most occasions.
They do not use MAC codes for validation as far as i know.(W10 yes)

They do however count the number of times a specific (non oem base product key) key is used and they will block it if it exceeds 3 activations within 90 days,

Minor Activation checks are performed on EVERY boot, the Major check rolls along every 90 days

Thank you for the clarifications, Touchwood, very detailed.

I presume that only OEM keys assigned by manufacturers are stored in the BIOS while a OEM key installed manually is stored exclusively in the registry.

AddRAM said:

He must be new at this :)

You what mate.