OEM Windows 7 & Reinstalling

DarkMatter · 14 Jan 2011 at 15:00

If i remember correctly my windows licence is attached to my motherboard. Is it possible to remove my licence from that motherboard and install it onto a new motherboard?

Fancyed upgrading my motherboard/CPU/Ram.... didnt fancy paying for a new windows 7 licence at the same time!

stulid · 14 Jan 2011 at 15:01

Very similar question here - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227019

DogsBody · 14 Jan 2011 at 15:31

Ok seeing as the OPs question was answered in the other thread I'll hiijack this one to ask a question I am pretty sure I know the answer to.

My current machine has an OEM copy of Vista installed.
If I were to buy a copy of 7 (not an upgrade) does that render my copy of vista useless (IE cannot be used on another machine)

edscdk · 14 Jan 2011 at 15:33

DogsBody said:
Ok seeing as the OPs question was answered in the other thread I'll hiijack this one to ask a question I am pretty sure I know the answer to.

My current machine has an OEM copy of Vista installed.
If I were to buy a copy of 7 (not an upgrade) does that render my copy of vista useless (IE cannot be used on another machine)

you should not (but can) use the vista on another machine

DarkMatter · 14 Jan 2011 at 15:35

perfect, thank you.

shadow_boxer · 14 Jan 2011 at 15:38

Yeah same argument applies for what your asking as that for reinstalling the same OEM OS on a new machine/motherboard.

Physically you can, technically you shouldn't. Make of that what you will.

You may need to phone MS to reactivate it.