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Why could s/he use an OEM version on a different computer?

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Matthew Wai, 2015/01/18.

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    Matthew Wai

    Matthew Wai Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    On a Chinese forum, someone said that his friend had used an OEM version of Windows 7 on a new computer different from the old one to which the version was originally tied. How could it have happened?
     
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    I'm not exactly sure but if the original computer was defunct and unusable and he had the OEM CD/DVD, installing in a new computer it would probably need Microsoft Activation through phone call to MS.
    I may be completely wrong but that is my thought. Neil.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    We need more information...

    A Dell OEM DVD will work on any Dell... An HP on any HP...
     
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    Matthew Wai

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    Steve R Jones

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    If you call Microsoft - odds are they will activate it.
     
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    Matthew Wai

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    The only way to make sure is to contact Microsoft. Am I right?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Control Panel->SYSTEM icon.... The very last entry will tell you if it's been activated or not.
     
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    Matthew Wai

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    I mean the way to make sure whether my present OEM version can be used on a motherboard of a different model in the future when my present motherboard dies.
     
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    retiredlearner

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    Matthew, my W7Pro 64bit DVD is a Dell disc and it runs OK in this comp. (see my System Details). I got activated by MS without problem. Neil.
     
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    Matthew Wai

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    Do you mean it is an OEM version tied to a Dell motherboard?
     
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