Windows 7 Pro DSP OEI license eligibility

lethargos · 28 Oct 2016

I was wondering if it is all right to install a Windows 7 DSP OEI on an old computer or if I have to buy a new one in order to install it. Someone told me a while ago that the computer mustn't be older than 1 month. Is this true?

But I've also read something completely different - that you're not actually allowed to install any OEM/OEI license on your own computers and that only suppliers who go on selling them can install them. So what should I understand from all this?

AddRAM · 28 Oct 2016

If you buy an oem disc and license sure you can install it on your PC, in fact OEM is all you`ll find for W7, and that has dwindled down pretty much to the Pro version.

You can install it on any PC you want.

Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit-Newegg.com

lethargos · 28 Oct 2016

Well, look at the description on the amazon site for instance:
Win Pro 7 SP1 64-bit English 1pk DSP OEI DVD (This OEM software is intended for system builders only): Amazon.co.uk: Software

Important Information About This Product
OEM software is intended for system builders and small OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) who manufacture computer systems and pre-install OEM system builder software onto those systems. It is not intended for purchase or installation by consumers. Please note that end-user technical support will be provided by the system builder and not by the manufacturer or the reseller (Amazon.co.uk).

When I reached this link I had already read something that corroborated this.

AddRAM · 28 Oct 2016

If you believe that, there`s a bridge I`m selling if you`re in the market :)

But seriously, there are no MS employees that will come check up on you, and technically you are a system builder.

Quite a few of us here have a SBL, I do.

lethargos · 28 Oct 2016

I see. Thank you for the answer.

AddRAM · 28 Oct 2016

Hey it`s not our fault MS stop selling the Retail version of the best OS ever made