Is it legal for me to purchase and use an OEM version of windows 7?

[bret]

I am asking this because windows 7 is pretty expensive. I am still a student and I do not have allot of money. The OEM windows 7 is about 100 dollars cheaper and I really don't want to shell out that much money for the retail version. It says its only for computer manufacturer's to install on a newly built PC for a customer. I also heard some Microsoft people say its fine to use for personal use. It's kind of a conflicting message from Microsoft. What should I do?

Also do you think windows 8 is going to be good and should I wait and save for that?

Thanks!

 

[nikorr]

Its perfectly fine for you to get one. Most people on Tom's HW have that copy of OEM.

 

[yougotjaked]

Yes it's perfectly legal. Trust me, I just bought one from Newegg. They wouldn't sell it if it wasn't legal. You can download a developer preview of Windows 8 right now if you want to try it out: http://www.forumswindows8.com/windows-8-download/

 

[nikorr]

I am asking this because windows 7 is pretty expensive. I am still a student and I do not have allot of money. The OEM windows 7 is about 100 dollars cheaper and I really don't want to shell out that much money for the retail version. It says its only for computer manufacturer's to install on a newly built PC for a customer. I also heard some Microsoft people say its fine to use for personal use. It's kind of a conflicting message from Microsoft. What should I do?

Also do you think windows 8 is going to be good and should I wait and save for that?

Thanks!

So get Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit ~ $99.99 @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=32-116-986&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

 

[nikorr]

I am asking this because windows 7 is pretty expensive. I am still a student and I do not have allot of money. The OEM windows 7 is about 100 dollars cheaper and I really don't want to shell out that much money for the retail version. It says its only for computer manufacturer's to install on a newly built PC for a customer. I also heard some Microsoft people say its fine to use for personal use. It's kind of a conflicting message from Microsoft. What should I do?

Also do you think windows 8 is going to be good and should I wait and save for that?

Thanks!

As a student, u can get even better deal, check http://softstore-sales.net/shop/search/?s=windows%20%257&cpn=cssa_unl_oem_3_7777

 

[bret]

Best answer selected by bret.

 

[nikorr]

Thanx for the vote Bret : )

 

[nikorr]

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