Can you use a Windows 7 Retail disc w/ a OEM license?

[isandy]

Basically i want to know if i can get a copy of Windows 7 and install it and later use an OEM license? The reason i want to this is to be able to use windows before i get my OEM because i don't like Linux too much..

(If you saw my last post i am sorry. My friend told me i could use his disc.)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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 ^

 

[isandy]

So it SHOULD work then?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You will have 30 days to activate.

 

[isandy]

Okay thanks Area

 

[isandy]

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[Dark Lord of Tech]

No problem.Glad to assist!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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