Windows 7 Licence Question

mogwai · 18 Feb 2011 at 11:21

Hi,

On my new work pc I have Windows 7 Pro 32bit installed with the licence key stuck on the usual label on the outside.

I presume that this is an OEM Licence. My question is does this licence allow me to install the 64 bit version of 7 Pro with the same licence key?

Thanks in advance.

Russell

nickrose · 18 Feb 2011 at 11:29

Yes, unless things have changed from Vista days, 32 or 64 bit makes no difference, OEM or retail.

Emphacy · 18 Feb 2011 at 13:39

The licence key will work on any Operating System of the type stated. For instance, it will only work on either 32BIT or 64BIT versions of Windows 7 Home Premium, but not on Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Enterprise.

OEM or Retail, makes no difference as long as it's the same type, 64 or 32BIT also makes no difference.

Raumarik · 18 Feb 2011 at 17:07

Just remember the OEM key is property of your employer and tied to that PC so no taking it home

mogwai · 21 Feb 2011 at 12:00

Do I need an OEM disc to use the OEM Key or will any Windows 7 Pro 64 bit DVD accept the OEM key?

SiriusB · 21 Feb 2011 at 12:02

An OEM disc is required. Also only ONE can be installed at a time. You cannot have a 32-bit and 64-bit installation using the same Product Key at the same time.

mogwai · 21 Feb 2011 at 12:08

If I burnt a new dvd after deleting the ei.cfg file to allow for all version installation. Would then accept the oem key?