How to install OEM windows 7?

thesuperguy · Apr 24, 2013

COMPLETE EDIT:

After looking around a bit, I was able to find a coupon code bringing windows 7 OEM down to a respectable $80 on newegg. I would just like to know if the steps that need to be taken to install an OEM operating system on a new build differ from a retail version and if so, how so?

rgd1101 · Apr 24, 2013

spend $33 more, get it from newegg.

thesuperguy · Apr 24, 2013

I knew someone was gonna say that.

tiny voices · Apr 24, 2013

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050

Buy it from one of these stores. Don't mess around with a sketchy website. It's not worth risking getting a pirated copy or a copy which is tied to a certain brand motherboard (dell, acer, HP)

USAFRet · Apr 24, 2013

If you are building a PC from parts, buy a retail version of whatever OS you want.

An OEM version will be, at thee very least, tied to the first motherboard you install it in.

Some OEM versions are tied to a specific vendor (Dell). I've seen people in here looking to buy one of those on eBay, because it is cheap. That eBay seller is not selling the OS, but rather an obsolete Dell desktop, and an OS disk that comes with it.
It may or may not install correctly on non-Dell hardware.

Get a semi-generic OEM if you want, but down the line you will be pissed off.

thesuperguy · Apr 24, 2013

rgd1101 :

Took your advice and looked a bit harder. Found a nice coupon code. Now I would just like to know how OEM installation might differ from retail.

USAFRet · Apr 24, 2013

thesuperguy :

In return for the generally cheaper OEM price, you accept the fact that the installation will be tied to the first motherboard you install it on.
Change hardware later? Oh well...buy it again.

Wolfshadw · Apr 24, 2013

To my knowledge, there is no difference between OEM and Retail installation steps. I've never purchased a retail version, so I cannot be 100% certain, but I've only used OEM and Technet Downloads which should be identical to Retail versions.

-Wolf sends

thesuperguy · Apr 25, 2013

USAFRet :

I'm just curious what happens if the motherboard happens to fail the day after I install it. Would I be able to transfer it onto a replacement motherboard as long as it's the same model like I've heard people doing?

rgd1101 · Apr 25, 2013

if that happen call Microsoft and explain it to them.

Wolfshadw · Apr 25, 2013

Motherboard hardware failures are supposedly exempt from the restrictions of OEM Software purchases. I did need to contact Microsoft when my old motherboard finally quit on me. I explained the situation and they provided me with a new activation code.

-Wolf sends

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