Can You Install OEM Windows 7 and use Retail Product Key

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Hi Forum !

I ordered a Retail copy of Microsoft Windows 7 Professional x64. I downloaded from the internet and installed on my computer an OEM copy of windows (System Builder) and was wondering if I enter the Retail product key into my OEM copy, will it activate successfully ? Or will it fail ? Or do I have to do some extra steps in order for it to activate successfully ?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Yes, if you installed Pro and you have a Pro key.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    7 X64i5 84002x8gb 3200mhz
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i

  • At a glance

    7x64g54008gb ddr4 2400
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
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