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  • #1

    Question about Windows 7 OEM

    Just wondering, if I buy Win 7 OEM version, will I be able to reinstall it in the future if I want to upgrade components in my computer like cpu, MB, GPU etc. ; Or would I have to buy another OEM copy if I change anything in my system?

    I have XP pro OEM atm and it has always let me reinstall it when I change components or upgrade hardware in my computer, just wondering if Windows 7 OEM is the same way?

    thanx in advance ^^
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  • #2
    Re: Question about Windows 7 OEM

    Cant See it being a problem at all. Back in the day you either had to Re-Activate a copy of bindows when you did a major hardware change or when Re-installed. Worse case you have to ring micro$oft to re-activate.
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    • #3
      Re: Question about Windows 7 OEM

      Ya thats what I had to do with my XP pro OEM disk is call microsoft and they ask you a few questions and then give you a new key number to put in. I have done it countless times when building a new system or upgrading components or fresh installs over the past 7 years or so (have the original OEM disk with no SP's on it lol)

      So I am just hoping that Windows 7 OEM works the same way, cause I so dont want to pay 200$+ for retail when I dont care about tech support and such
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      • #4
        Re: Question about Windows 7 OEM

        Brigs, Buddy I hope so to, as I am the same as you. I have the original XP OEM disk no SP and its only when I update it to SP2 I think then I have to activate it. I havent used it for a long time though. I cant see 7 Being any different. The one time I have ever used Micro$oft Tech Support they are soo useless. Now there is Google they are really not needed. So OEM for me. Mind you in AUS OEM is nearly $200AUD anyway. lol. Cant wait for 7.
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        Gigabyte GA-X48-DS5 MB (Rev. 1.1 BIOS v.F8c)
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        Intel Core2Quad Q9550 E0 @ 3.4Ghz @ 1.25vcore
        Noctua NH-U12P + AS5
        G.Skill 2X2GB F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK
        2 X ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB (Crossfired)
        Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA IPS
        2 X 1TB Seagate 7200.11 in RAID 1
        Pioneer DVR216 SATA DVD MultiDrive
        Windows 7 Ultimate X64 RC1 (Build 7232)
        ------------------------------------------------
        Gigabyte Poseidon Chassis
        Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 (Rev. 1.0 BIOS v.F9)
        ASUS Artic Square CPU Cooling with AS5
        Thermaltake TR2 RX 550Watt PSU
        Intel Core2Duo E8500 E0 @ 3.8Ghz @ 1.25vcore
        Corsair 2 X 2Gb XMS2 PC6400C5 DDR2
        NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB
        1 X Seagate 1TB 7200.12 + Seagate 750GB 7211.11
        Sony SATA DVD MultiDrive
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        • #5
          Re: Question about Windows 7 OEM

          Mind you in AUS OEM is nearly $200AUD anyway. lol. Cant wait for 7.
          Dang 200 just for OEM in Australia, wow, I wonder what that is in American currency?

          Ya I'm countin the days for it to come out as well lol
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          4Gb Gskill 1066 (2x2) [ P K ] F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK @ 5-5-5-15 ~2.1v
          http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=57
          CoolerMaster HAF 922 mid-tower
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          WDC 80GB WD800JD (backup)
          Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650w PSU
          BFG 8800 GTS 512
          Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic 7.1


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          • #6
            Re: Question about Windows 7 OEM

            OEM Copy would be tied to the board, but as said above all you have to do is call and tell them your board died and they will reactivate you as long as you answer the main question right (Only one PC)

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            • #7
              Re: Question about Windows 7 OEM

              Oh I see Lsdmea, so is that how it is with the XP pro OEM disc too that I have, is that the OS key is tied to the Motherboard?

              Cause when I have upgraded my computer in the past, all I did was call microsoft and they ask that question and then give me a new long ass number to enter into the activation screen and then its all done
              Core 2 Quad Q9550 E0 step; OC @ 3.61Ghz (425x8.5) ~ stable
              Zalman CNPS8700
              Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit
              Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P rev1.6 , BIOS FB
              4Gb Gskill 1066 (2x2) [ P K ] F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK @ 5-5-5-15 ~2.1v
              http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=57
              CoolerMaster HAF 922 mid-tower
              WD Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB (main)
              WDC 80GB WD800JD (backup)
              Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650w PSU
              BFG 8800 GTS 512
              Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic 7.1


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              • #8
                Re: Question about Windows 7 OEM

                Yes, it is supposed to be, but they are much more lenient now on XP then Vista/Windows 7

                But yeap, that is all you will have to do if you upgrade your windows 7 system later on, normally you will only speak with a computer

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