Can I reinstall OEM Windows 7 onto new build?

eyeball27

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Jun 2, 2015
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If I take my hard drive from my last PC containing the windows os can I put that into my new build and reinstall windows? Also my new build is using an Intel CPU while my last build had an AMD CPU so the motherboards are different.
 
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no, OEM windows is tied to the motherbd it was installed on esp if its Hp, Dell, Toshiba...
If it was an OEM disk you bought from a vendor like Newegg then you have a chance. Use the phone number given and when you actually speak to a rep explain that you have to repair your system with a new motherbd. He MAY authorize the install and give you a code but he certainly doesnt have to - so be sure to be nice.

popatim

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no, OEM windows is tied to the motherbd it was installed on esp if its Hp, Dell, Toshiba...
If it was an OEM disk you bought from a vendor like Newegg then you have a chance. Use the phone number given and when you actually speak to a rep explain that you have to repair your system with a new motherbd. He MAY authorize the install and give you a code but he certainly doesnt have to - so be sure to be nice.
 
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