Windows 7 OEM to Windows 10 Retail.

[Deleted member 2008471]

Hey folks,

I have a PC with Windows 7 OEM on it. Suppose (hypothetically) I go out to a store and actually purchase the retail version of Windows 10 (not the free upgrade). If I install it over the Windows 7 OEM, will the retail license "supersede" the OEM version? In other words, If I install the retail version of 10 and the motherboard goes bad and I build a new system, will I be able to install that same retail version of Windows 10 on it? Or will it be forever tied to the old PC because of the Windows 7 OEM? (Keep in mind, I'm purchasing the retail version. Not getting the free upgrade.)
Thanks

 

[basroil]

You can't "upgrade" it that way, but if you have a retail license you can certainly reinstall it on new hardware if your old one fails

 

[USAFRet]

If you purchase Win 10 Retail license, you will be fine. You can reinstall that on new hardware no problem.

Install it, wiping out the old Win 7 OEM in the process. No worries.
That Win 7 OEM will not have an effect on your Win 10 Retail.