New build and Windows Vista oem?

[krysti98]

Hi im building a new build. And i have to buy new windows since my old pc had oem (HP Pavilion) My question is can i buy a OEM License and use it on my new build?

P.S i was trying to find an answer but i couldnt

Thank you

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Buy windows 7 oem from newegg for your new build. < http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986



OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

Microsoft.com ^

 

[krysti98]

Alright thank you for your answer i really appreciate it ! it solves all my problems

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your welcome thanks for joining the forum!

 

[krysti98]

i have another question actually do Windows Vista oem and Windows 7 oem are the same because i heard that you have to buy oem with a piece of equipment like a motherboard to run it, is that true?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Buy from newegg!No you don't need to purchase hardware with it.

 

[krysti98]

i live in ireland we dont have newegg ^^ windows 7 oem here is about 120 euro which is bit expensive im trying to find stuff on ebay but a lot of them sell oem licenses with some piece of hardwere

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

ebay < majority is counterfeit

 

[krysti98]

I get ya... Soryy for being annoying but i have one more question.. sorry again

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/WINDOWS-7-HOME-PREMIUM-64-BIT-OEM-VERSION-BRAND-NEW-SHIP-WORLDWIDE-/281004904097?pt=US_Operating_Systems_Software&hash=item416d328ea1#ht_500wt_1361

Could i use this in ireland/uk?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I never buy Microsoft Software on ebay.Look at the sellers feedback real good if you do.

 

[krysti98]

My question is can i activate US windows in uk/ireland?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Not online but phone activation may work.

 

[krysti98]

Alright thats all thanks alot