OEM Home Premium


  1. Posts : 255
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
       #1

    OEM Home Premium


    I recently purchased the OEM System Builder Pack of Windows 7 Home Premium from CompUSA. How many computers can I install the Windows 7 on with the OEM System Builder Pack?
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  2. Posts : 2,573
    Win7 Ultimate X64
       #2

    If it is a standard OEM pack then only one system at a time, it would be transferable to another system at a later date but should only be active on 1 system at a time if it is a single license pack you purchased
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    CoolioG said:
    I recently purchased the OEM System Builder Pack of Windows 7 Home Premium from CompUSA. How many computers can I install the Windows 7 on with the OEM System Builder Pack?
    One computer, per key. Once it is one the computer it cannot go on another.
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  4. Posts : 2,573
    Win7 Ultimate X64
       #4

    So it cannot be transfered at a later date ie new box or hardware failure
    or is this the retail version only
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  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    Pauly said:
    So it cannot be transfered at a later date ie new box or hardware failure
    or is this the retail version only
    Hi Pauly. OEM means Original Equip Manufacturer. The license is very cheap compared to upgrade or full retail. They are meant to go to people who build and resell. Once on a computer it must stay there. If you bought a computeer with OS installled, it is an OEM version. Hope that I have helped.
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  6. Posts : 3,960
    W7 x64
       #6

    OEM licenses cannot be transferred to new hardware, once activated.

    If you have a motherboard failure then Microsoft may relent if you have to fit another similar board and reactivate, but usually only after a telephone call...

    Retail licences can be transferred to new hardware without restriction.
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  7. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #7

    CoolioG said:
    I recently purchased the OEM System Builder Pack of Windows 7 Home Premium from CompUSA. How many computers can I install the Windows 7 on with the OEM System Builder Pack?
    Hi

    Take a look at this:

    A "Must Read" for OEM license users
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