Buying Windows 7

Ryzouk

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Hello,

I would like to buy windows 7 home premium 64bit. I can't seem to find out what I am getting when I buy the full package. I want to know if when i install windows 7 with the licence key can I also install it on another computer with the same licence. Also if i need to uninstall windows and re install can i do this without buying a new key.

Thank you
 
Solution
1 license, 1 PC. Period.
If you buy the Windows 7 OEM, you can reinstall it on the same hardware. Hardware defined as the motherboard.
If you buy a Retail copy, you can install it on a different PC. But as above, only one PC at a time.

USAFRet

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1 license, 1 PC. Period.
If you buy the Windows 7 OEM, you can reinstall it on the same hardware. Hardware defined as the motherboard.
If you buy a Retail copy, you can install it on a different PC. But as above, only one PC at a time.
 
Solution
1 liscense per computer.

OEM = liscense is tied to that specific computer
Retail = 1 transferable license, meaning that you can transfer it to a different computer but you can only have it licensed to one computer at any given point of time.

Anyone can use your install disc as a disc is not tied to one specific key.
You do need to use an OEM disc with OEM, and Retail with Retail but that is all.
 

Ryzouk

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Ok so if I buy windows retail. Can my friend buy a licence key and install with my disc ? if yes can he also uninstall and re install with his key ?

 

USAFRet

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1. You can't buy 'just' an activation key for Windows 7 anymore. All the legal sellers will gladly sell and mail you the install DVD and key.
2. You (or your friend) can download the official ISO files, burn to DVD and install. Good for 30 days. Activate when you get the actual key in the mail with the DVD.
http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

Anywhere that is selling only the key is not legitimate.
 

Ryzouk

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So if i buy windows OEM can i uninstall it and reinstall it on the same computer.