Windows 7 OEM install questions


  1. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    Windows 7 OEM install questions


    Hello, I understand that if you buy an OEM disk instead of a retail copy that the OS is tied to MB, so if you want to upgrade the MB later you have to buy another disk.

    1-If I replace the MB with the same model, will this cause a problem?

    2-If I choose to upgrade to Windows 8, when available, is it still tied to the MB or can I now upgrade the MB?

    If I install, choose not to activate until my 30 days are up and have a bad board can I do the following?
    3-Replace with same model MB?
    4-Replace with any MB?
    5-If I can replace with the same or another MB. Do I just install when I get the new MB or do I call MS and explain the problem.
    6-Does the MB need to be replaced within the original 30 day period?

    Thanks.
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  3. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the must read. I'm fine with the, Is it legal or not question? Its a new build + I'm the builder = All good. I have Eds book. :)

    Still looking for answers. My main concern is, what happens if I get a bad MB? Its my 1st build and plan on using it long time without replacing any hardware. Just want to know what I'm getting into.
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  4. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #4

    Base new MOBO needs new key.

    But this should work:
    Windows 7 Installation - Transfer to a New Computer
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  5. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #5

    You can install and leave the product code field blank, not enter one at all, and run it as a trial for 30 days. If you're happy with the way its working then enter your product code and activate. If not replace your hardware and start over.
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