Can I install a used copy of windows 7 professional?


  1. xse
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    Can I install a used copy of windows 7 professional?


    Can I install a used copy of windows 7 professional?
    I have uninstalled windows 7 professional off of the previous computer I was using, if that may help.
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  3. ICIT2LOL
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    Only if it is retail copy an OEM copy if used the activation code will be tied to the original motherboard.

    The other rule is that the retail copy can only be used on one machine at a time and if I am not badly mistaken the number of times that retail copy can be used is limited.
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