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Cody Steele

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So, today I got my cpu(i7-4970k) delivered, I have everything else i need(minus the 8 more gbs of ram so i can get 16 out of 32 gbs max) This version of windows was pre installed when I got this. So I know I cant use this HDD in the new Rig. If i upgrade to windows 10( mind this is for a gaming computer, but iv heard decent things about it so far) Will it get rid of this version of Windows 7 so I can just plug in this HDD to the new rig and use it then? or will it still be locked to this computer.
 
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You can get a license from Newegg for example. 100$ for a OEM/System builder license and 120$ for a full retail license (can be transferred to a new computer). You can also buy a digital copy (license key only).
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If your current computer came with Windows 7 pre-installed then it should be a OEM license which can't be transferred to another computer. Upgrading to Windows 10 first won't change this, you need to buy a new license for your new computer.
 
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The original OS is locked to the motherboard and other major hardware. When you upgrade to windows 10 it will still be tied to original system. I recently built a new computer and ordered a cheap OEM version of Windows 7 for 55 bucks that I can upgrade to windows 10. It will be tied to my new system but it was cheaper than paying full price for a new key.
 
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ok now, say I buy a new OEM copy of windows 7 for my new rig. Then i later buy a ssd JUST for the os. would i be able to use it again on the ssd and remove it from the hdd and still be able to run everything like I was?
 
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You can use an OEM license on 1 computer. You can buy a full unrestricted copy of Windows to use on any computer but can only have 1 copy active at the time. I have a full version of Windows 7 Ultimate running right now as I write this and have over time used it on 3 computers. the catch is that it cost $300.00 . You can if you look around find OEM versions with say a 3 use license that is still cheaper than a full license and you can then install on multiple machines . It's all in how much money you're willing to spend. The reason I bought the OEM version was to test Windows 10 on my new build without upgrading full version of Ultimate. After a month or so you loose the ability to roll back to earlier Windows version.
 
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Go to Amazon in upper left corner hover over " shop by dept. " go to Electronics & Computers, in that pop out go to software and click on it. When new page comes up click on Operating Systems . scroll down and look for what you want. I'm looking at Windows 7 pro 32 bit and 64 bit for as low as $54.00 and Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 32bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack (For Refurbished PC Installation) for $46.00. These are on a CD and come with an activation key. If you're not on Amazon Prime you can sign up for a month long free trial and maybe get free shipping to boot. That's 50% of the price for a key from Newegg
 
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