Win7 OEM disks
I have read where OEM WIN7 disks are tied to the original computer and can never be reinstalled to another motherboard. Out of curiosity is this a just "licensing issue" or will the activation key si...
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Please don't think I'm ungrateful for your detailed explanations but I fully understand restore, OEM, retail, different versions, etc. I've build my own machines for 15 years and have had experienced with most all of these different versions at one time or another. I know it's not possible to have 2 copies running at the same time, restore only to same computer, etc, etc.
Please see my OP. I'm simply asking if it's hypothetically possible to install for a second time an OEM disc. Nothing more. This assumes the first PC was destroyed. Not if it is approved by MS licensing, but is it physically possible. Will it activate if no other computer is currently running on the same activation code.
Not to be argumentative, but how do Ebay sellers of software that will not function continue to get favorable results. Most are scrutinized pretty heavy and bad sales would be reported quickly. I know I'm getting off topic here......
thanks
Please see my OP. I'm simply asking if it's hypothetically possible to install for a second time an OEM disc. Nothing more. This assumes the first PC was destroyed. Not if it is approved by MS licensing, but is it physically possible. Will it activate if no other computer is currently running on the same activation code.
Not to be argumentative, but how do Ebay sellers of software that will not function continue to get favorable results. Most are scrutinized pretty heavy and bad sales would be reported quickly. I know I'm getting off topic here......
thanks
