Can I deactivate a windows 8 full version and install it on a new PC?

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I have heard of OEM but just want to make sure that the full version isn't the same as OEM. It says on the windows box that it is e full version.
 
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For OEM It's different. Make sure to get a key of regular Windows which can be used multiple times. As for OEM, with Windows 7 as an example:


What is the difference between the OEM, and the Retail version of Windows 7?

There are 3 major differences between these 2 items. The physical DVD disks themselves contain exactly the same content.

1. OEM copies of Windows 7 come in either 32, or 64 bit flavors. You must decide which version you want, and make sure you purchase that copy. With a retail copy, you get both 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 DVD’s in the same box.

2. OEM copies cannot be transferred from one PC to another. Once you install an OEM copy of Windows 7 on a PC it must remain with that PC forever, unless upgraded...
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For OEM It's different. Make sure to get a key of regular Windows which can be used multiple times. As for OEM, with Windows 7 as an example:


What is the difference between the OEM, and the Retail version of Windows 7?

There are 3 major differences between these 2 items. The physical DVD disks themselves contain exactly the same content.

1. OEM copies of Windows 7 come in either 32, or 64 bit flavors. You must decide which version you want, and make sure you purchase that copy. With a retail copy, you get both 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 DVD’s in the same box.

2. OEM copies cannot be transferred from one PC to another. Once you install an OEM copy of Windows 7 on a PC it must remain with that PC forever, unless upgraded to a newer version of Windows in the future. Retail versions can be moved from PC to PC, but your retail copy of Windows 7 cannot be installed on more than one PC at any given time.

3. OEM copies do not come with any support from Microsoft. If you need to call Microsoft for support with Windows 7, you must pay a fee to do so. Retail copies come with a phone support incident included in the price.
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http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/22055-63-what-difference-version-retail

Edit: By 'Multiple times' I mean if you format your system, reinstall Windows 8 and use that key it will work again. You cannot use it on 2 different systems at once.
 
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There is no 'deactivation'. The oft commented CMD function merely tells that particular PC it no longer has an activated OS. It does not phone home and tell Microsoft.

If you have a Retail license, you can install it on different hardware. As always, only one at a time.
 
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