What if pc fails after win 7 install

[icyjoey]

Hello, I have a hp pc with vista 64 ultimate. It crashed I believe from malware. The recovery disk suggested this was not the same pc and I'm a crook. I did change hd and a long time ago the MB due to video failure, but I've used recovery since then a couple times. This time I did disconnect the MB battery. HP support was glad to sell me a new one since my $2000 duo core 2 was obsolete. Funny you still can get duo core 2's. With much regret I bought a win 7 os and Wow the pc does work with no real issues. On the outside chance it fails after I activate and I can someway prove this, can win 7 be installed in new pc? Thanks in advance

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

You can ONLY use Windows 7 on another pc if you bought the RETAIL version...

If you bought the cheaper OEM version you CANNOT use it on another Pc legally...

All the best Brett

 

[kelthic]

I did change hd and a long time ago the MB due to video failure

HP provides OEM copies of windows, which are tied to the original motherboard in the computer. Since you stated you've replaced the original motherboard, the OEM copy of windows is no longer legal. you need to purchase a new copy of windows.

 

[Brett928S2]

I did change hd and a long time ago the MB due to video failure

HP provides OEM copies of windows, which are tied to the original motherboard in the computer. Since you stated you've replaced the original motherboard, the OEM copy of windows is no longer legal. you need to purchase a new copy of windows.

Hi

He did...

All the best Brett

 

[kelthic]

Rereading this, you are asking if you can replace the motherboard and reinstall the OEM windows for the new motherboard?

I've heard of Microsoft reactivating an OEM key when a motherboard was defective. However, this is up to Microsoft's discretion and usually requires that you can convince them the motherboard was junk.

See http://superuser.com/questions/273731/can-you-re-install-windows-7-oem-on-a-new-motherboard