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At the moment I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM and have it activated on a shitty 775-socket Motherboard and Processor (E7500 if it matters). I'm interested in upgrading CPU and Motherboard at some point, but I do not want to buy Windows 7 Home Premium non-OEM for >$200AUD (really), or wait for Windows 8.
I can apply for a student license and buy a Windows 7 Professional upgrade for $100AUD. However, does this remove the OEM restriction? (OEM restriction for those who don't know means that your Windows installation is locked onto the single model of your Motherboard). I can get a good deal on an AM3 Motherboard and CPU but I simply do not want to spend more than $100AUD to get a working (and legit) Windows 7 on a new Motherboard.
Thanks in advance.
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I don't think so. I'm not an expert by any means, but I do believe that any copy of Windows, OEM or not, is like this.
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I have Windows 7 OEM and I just upgraded from a Q9550 on a P5Q PRO to a Core i7 on a P8P67 and it worked fine. Didn't even have to reinstall. And I've reinstalled since then and still no problems.
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Hmmm that raises a point, even if I have OEM Windows, if I upgrade the Motherboard but buy again from the same vendor (such as buying a new Gigabyte Motherboard as my current is a Gigabyte) does OEM allow that? Seems for you it did, but are you sure that you're using OEM?
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I'm positive that I am. I have the OEM box and the white DVD (retail is blue) says "Licensed for distribution only with a new PC" and "For product support, contact the manufacturer of your PC." Which is only on the OEM disc.
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Can't you just call Microsoft and get them to reactivate your serial after upgrading? I've never heard of them rejecting anyone even after making an entirely new rig. I don't know though.
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Only time I've ever have to call them is if you've installed it twice or more within a certain amount of time though. Even if he did run into trouble that should work.
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