Windows 7 Installation Questions

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Xkorefullrussian

Xkorefullrussian

Reputable
Mar 9, 2014
10
0
4,510
Hey everyone, I'm typing this on my phone so I apologize in advance for any typos. On to my question. Okay, I am currently using an Optiplex 760 SFF running Windows 7 Professional 32-bit. I use it for everything from basic office work to gaming to programming. I recently OC'd my old gpu (HD 6670) to give it some extra umph which has caused major heat issues. Last night I received an offer from a friend for a free Optiplex 755 FT. However it is running Win XP so I wanted to put Win 7 on it. I will be building a new rig later this summer which will put a dent in my budget. If I were to install Win 7 64-bit on my Optiplex 755, could I later install it on my new rig? Or would I have to buy a new copy?
 
Solution
USAFRet
That depends.
Where did you obtain this Windows 7 x64? If it is from the same disk and key as your current 760 SFF, you cannot use that. 1 licenese, 1 PC.

If it is a new Windows 7, you can if it is a Retail version, not an OEM version. Windows 7 OEM is licensed to the first motherboard you install it on.
Sort by date Sort by votes
USAFRet

USAFRet

Titan
Moderator
Mar 16, 2013
171,418
17,886
184,590
That depends.
Where did you obtain this Windows 7 x64? If it is from the same disk and key as your current 760 SFF, you cannot use that. 1 licenese, 1 PC.

If it is a new Windows 7, you can if it is a Retail version, not an OEM version. Windows 7 OEM is licensed to the first motherboard you install it on.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
Hjgrove

Hjgrove

Honorable
Dec 8, 2013
758
0
11,360
Microsoft tends to tie the licence for windows to the motherboard.
You could call Microsoft directly and discuss the matter as they can authorise transfers across to the new machine.
Hope this helps!
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom