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pconroy328
Aug 31, 2015Explorer
What he's saying is that there are two kinds of Windows. OEM - this is the copy that comes already install on your desktop, laptop. Your system comes with a restore partition, or maybe if it's really old, Restore CDs. If that's what you have - go nuts. Reformat and reinstall to your heart's content.
The other version is called the "Retail Version". Meaning you bought it from Microsoft directly.
Retail versions will let you reinstall a handful of times and then Microsoft will assume you're a thief and stealing their software and start to complain.
The other version is called the "Retail Version". Meaning you bought it from Microsoft directly.
Retail versions will let you reinstall a handful of times and then Microsoft will assume you're a thief and stealing their software and start to complain.
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