I am building my own computer, and I intend to use Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit. I did a little bit of research and came across some info regarding the OEM version which is $100 cheaper than the full retail version. I saw some stuff regarding the EULA agreement. My question is "Is it ok to get the OEM version of Win 7? or should I go with the full retail. And can someone explain in greater detail the differences and potential problems I might face if I went with the OEM version."
Windows 7 full retail and OEM
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ahnilated
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OEM means you will be installing it on that PC and its license is tied to that PC and can't go anywhere else. The full retail can be installed on one PC and goes with you to what ever PC you want as long as it is only installed on one at a time.
FALC0N
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Yes, you can upgrade all components other than the motherboard. And even that is often allowed in the event of a motherboard failure.
It's important to note that this is not true of windows 8 OEM. It can be freely moved to a different machine.
It's important to note that this is not true of windows 8 OEM. It can be freely moved to a different machine.
photonboy
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Get Windows 8 64-bit OEM.
1) As said, you can MOVE to a new machine. I did in fact LOOK THAT UP MYSELF.
2) Windows 8 is better in many ways EXCEPT the new interface.
3) The new interface can be avoided with a program like Start8 for $5.
4) New features are going to be Windows 8 ONLY in the near future for Windows AND other programs. For example, Shared Tile Resources via DX11.2 is likely Windows 8 only.
I know many people have been saying "avoid Windows 8 because blah blah blah..." well I've been using it for over a YEAR now and it's the most stable Windows I've ever used. I avoid the new interface with Start8 but I have been playing around with the new interface periodically and there are things that I'm interested in.
There are some very important features such as UEFI security (with UEFI compatible motherboard) which can prevent boot-time viruses such as key-logging software that can record every button you press. W8 + UEFI has a way to prevent this (must install Windows as UEFI not in legacy mode).
1) As said, you can MOVE to a new machine. I did in fact LOOK THAT UP MYSELF.
2) Windows 8 is better in many ways EXCEPT the new interface.
3) The new interface can be avoided with a program like Start8 for $5.
4) New features are going to be Windows 8 ONLY in the near future for Windows AND other programs. For example, Shared Tile Resources via DX11.2 is likely Windows 8 only.
I know many people have been saying "avoid Windows 8 because blah blah blah..." well I've been using it for over a YEAR now and it's the most stable Windows I've ever used. I avoid the new interface with Start8 but I have been playing around with the new interface periodically and there are things that I'm interested in.
There are some very important features such as UEFI security (with UEFI compatible motherboard) which can prevent boot-time viruses such as key-logging software that can record every button you press. W8 + UEFI has a way to prevent this (must install Windows as UEFI not in legacy mode).
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