Install Copies of W7 on Dif PC's

[Zeldafan1993]

Hello so i Build and purchase used PC's Then Upgrade them and resell them i was wondering if there is a way to install a LEGIT Key on each of them or do i have to buy a new copy of Windows 7 for like 79$ each on Newegg.ca every time? Like i don't know about OEM Keys can they be installed on more then one computer?

basically this is what i want, i wanna install windows 7 on all the PC's i build or Fix and put a LEGIT key on each (don't want legal problems of selling a Pirated/cracked OS to a customer)

Thanks

-Matt

 

[gregrocker]

Well you're more or less a System Builder so you conceivably qualify for Builder's OEM so that you can affix a legal COA sticker on the machine, and not subject yourself to being charged with a crime for selling pirated merchandise.

The only better pricing is for Home Premium Family Upgrade 3 pack which is intended for friends and family to share the same key so would not work for your purposes unless the PC's are for close friends or family. You'd also need a qualifying XP or Vista which came on the PC even though it doesn't have to be installed to Upgrade.

Just keep in mind that any machine upon which you resell Win7 must have affixed a COA sticker showing it is a Genuine copy with a Product Key so buyer can reinstall as they please.

Have you considered reinstalling the licensed OS which already has a COA sticker onboard? Then the user can decide whether to upgrade, or buy an Upgrade license for you to install for them.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

ok how do you get a COA sticker?

 

[gregrocker]

It comes with retail Builder's OEM Win7.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

What do you mean by that , like if i buy a OEM Disk from Newegg.ca (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986) is that what i need and then what about this COA thing

 

[gregrocker]

Yes, that is retail Builder's OEM which comes with a COA sticker to affix to the machine showing the Win7 intstalled on it is genuine.

It is meant for System builders. What you are doing rehabbing and reselling PC's most likely qualifies.

OEM has in recent years been sold to anyone, even without the qualifying hardware purchase that was once required.

Your intended use is closer to what is intended according to this quotation of MS rules for OEM strictness.

 

[bigmck]

What do you mean by that , like if i buy a OEM Disk from Newegg.ca (Newegg.ca - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - Operating Systems) is that what i need and then what about this COA thing

The link in your message is for one computer. The COA (Certificate of Authenticity) is a sticker that is put on the PC with the Key to input in Windows. As Greg said in message 2, you can apply for a System Builders OEM and get each one at a reduced rate. This link explains it.
http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/index.aspx#fbid=8VQAf6rOoO9

 

[Zeldafan1993]

OK but there is no way i can get a disk that has a certain amount of keys that i can use kinda thing like it just puts a different key on every PC i use type of thing?

 

[bigmck]

OK but there is no way i can get a disk that has a certain amount of keys that i can use kinda thing like it just puts a different key on every PC i use type of thing?

That is what the System Builders OEM is.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

ok so if i buy a OEM Disc How Many PC's Can i Put it on?

and then how do i put a COA sticker on Every PC i install it on?

 

[bigmck]

ok so if i buy a OEM Disc How Many PC's Can i Put it on?

and then how do i put a COA sticker on Every PC i install it on?

Read message 7. There is a link to System Builders OEM that should answer all of your questions.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

im sorry im still confused

 

[gregrocker]

Please explain your confusion so we can help clear it up.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

Ok the Link i include was a OEM disk how many PC's Could i install it on
and im still confused about the COA sticker stuff the link that was sent to me in 1 of the replies didnt help

 

[gregrocker]

You need a COA sticker for each PC you resell that has Win7 on. You get one with each OEM license you purchase. The one you linked from New Egg has one license. Bigmck was explaining how to buy them in bulk.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

ok but i thought He Said OEM is like where you can install it on multiple PC's and it will give them a Dif CD key Each time

 

[gregrocker]

This site has everything you need to know about installing and ordering System BUilder OEM: https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40012170

If it's more than you want to handle then you can order the single-license OEM such as New Egg offers.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

This site has everything you need to know about installing and ordering System BUilder OEM: https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40012170

If it's more than you want to handle then you can order the single-license OEM such as New Egg offers.

then i would have to pay 109$ for every one every time tho

 

[gregrocker]

I've seen OEM price go down to $89 regularly. I don't know what price breaks they offer for bulk purchase so you'd need to study deeper the site I linked for you. Someone else may have experience with that.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

I've seen OEM price go down to $89 regularly. I don't know what price breaks they offer for bulk purchase so you'd need to study deeper the site I linked for you. Someone else may have experience with that.

ok but the link you sent is confusing lol

you guys are probably getting annoyed with me by now