General Questions

[CD82]

i have a couple of general questions concerning my oem copy of windows 7 ultimate 64bit.

i bought an oem copy last year on newegg for a build i had done. well im fixen to build another system here soon and was wondering. if i can used the same copy on a new build or will it result in problems and issues? will my key allow me to do this

why im asking is ive been told i can and ive also been told i cant

 

[cmd187]

No. Your OEM key is irrevocably tied to your motherboard and cannot be separated. Ever. If your first motherboard dies then you can try Microsoft and have them give you a new key for your second build, but otherwise no. One system, one key.

 

[DocBrown]

You can use your install Disc, but you would have to purchase a New, different, valid Key Code.

 

[CD82]

thanks for the info ill just buy a new copy then. trying to decide if i want to go with pro or with ultimate again.

 

[cmd187]

You may as well go with Ultimate, but with this new system, do you require another Windows OS?

 

[CD82]

yeah because i still use the system im on and it will be a backup system. used for downloading and putting my pictures an such.

 

[cmd187]

You don't need Windows for a basic browsing/daily work system.

 

[CD82]

im aware of this yes there are tons of free versions of linux out there. ive used ubuntu before i liked it

thanks for the anser i think ill just grab another oem copy.