Bought Windows 7 OEM key and can't activate it.

Lime192 · Aug 9, 2016

So I built my second custom computer and bought Windows 7 OEM key without a disc or anything from a website so I got the code sent to my Email. It won't let me use it on microsofts website. https://www.microsoft.com/sv-se/software-download/windows7
What can I do? Should I just buy a retail version of windows and realize I messed up. Or is there another place I can use the code on?

jsmithepa · Aug 9, 2016

Sounds like to me they sold you a bogus license, and I don't know if licenses are country-specific.

Lime192 · Aug 9, 2016

When I enter the code I get this message https://gyazo.com/f9be4085a9e412ecc3ec7ed792e1da51

Edit: don't know why the link dosen't work :/

Edit2: It says in the error message: The product key that you entered appears to apply to software that was pre-installed by the manufacturer. Contact the device manufacturer to inquire about the recovery options for the software.

ex_bubblehead · Aug 9, 2016

You cannot use an OEM key to download the .iso from Microsoft, only retail keys work there.

Lime192 · Aug 10, 2016

ex_bubblehead :

Can I download them anywhere legit with the code or do I have to buy a retail key?

ex_bubblehead · Aug 10, 2016

All legit sellers are required to provide media with keys, they are not allowed (by Microsoft) to sell keys only. This is why attempting to purchase cheap keys is a bad idea. There are no legal sources (other than Microsoft) of downloadable media.

Lime192 · Aug 10, 2016

ex_bubblehead :

So I should buy a retail key and just accept my losses?

ex_bubblehead · Aug 10, 2016

That would be the best bet. In addition that license would be transferable to a new build, unlike an OEM license.

Lime192 · Aug 10, 2016

ex_bubblehead :

Yea. Dont have the cach right now for the retail key dou

Guess going the cheap way isnt always the best

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junkeymonkey · Aug 10, 2016

I found best policy to invest in the hard copy windows dvd then you got it if or when you need it like for repairs or just any reason

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-System-Builder-Packaging/dp/B00H09BB16

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Professional-System-Builder-Packaging/dp/B00H09BOXQ

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