Windows 7 activation

Richard_ · 8 Aug 2009 at 18:27

On vista you could use the OEM key once to activate your copy and retail was allowed to be used 2 times .. is this the same for windows 7 ?

I know its not 100% out yet but does any one know how it works / number off times ?

Rich

Van Diemen · 8 Aug 2009 at 18:32

Vista:
OEM = once
Ret = as any times as you like.

I guess its the same with Win7.

I can't be sure though as I always use a TechNet subscription

d.chatten · 8 Aug 2009 at 18:34

As far as i know you can activate OEM and retail as many times as you like, but OEM must remain on the original hardware, or should i say motherboard.

Richard_ · 8 Aug 2009 at 18:57

So i should be ok to install windows 7 Ret on this Pc and again if i am upgrading my Pc later.

Dano · 8 Aug 2009 at 19:01

Richard_ said:
So i should be ok to install windows 7 Ret on this Pc and again if i am upgrading my Pc later.

Yes.

Richard_ · 8 Aug 2009 at 20:10

Just have to wait now :-(