Transfering to another computer


  1. Bearcatrp
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    Transfering to another computer


    Is it a royal PITA to transfer Win7 to another computer? I have OEM Win7 64 and want to put it on a new build. Older computer will get Ubuntu installed. Would I have to call microsoft to do this? thanks.
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  3. Golden
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    Hi,

    OEM installations are tied to the original motherboard of the computer that they were installed on, so cannot be moved to a different computer.

    There have been cases where, after a PC with an OEM installation died, people have pleaded with MS who have reactivated the OEM for a different computer - my understanding is the success of this is a bit of a lottery.

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  4. Bearcatrp
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    Thanks for the reply. I purchased Win7 OEM from newegg when I built the computer its in now. Guess I could call microsoft to see what they say and maybe get lucky.
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  6. Golden
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    OK. Yes, that sounds like a system builders OEM you purchased. Is that correct?
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  7. Bearcatrp
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    Just OEM AFAIK when I purchased it from newegg along with my other parts for my build.
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