Can You Install OEM Windows 7 and use Retail Product Key


  1. D0M1N13
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    Can You Install OEM Windows 7 and use Retail Product Key


    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 ?
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  3. SIW2
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    Yes, if you installed Pro and you have a Pro key.
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