Windows 7 OEM & Reduced Functionality

Tskales · 17 Sep 2014 at 19:27

Hello,

I recently bought a new PC, and installed the OS from my previous PC.

I didn't think there would be any problems doing this, but it appears that OEM versions of Windows cannot be reinstalled on another PC.

I've heard that the PC will enter a "reduced functionality mode" in around 30 days.

Can anyone tell me what will happen exactly when this occurs? Mainly i'd like to know if i will still be able to use the internet, play games and use non-MS programs.

I was hoping that i could tough it out until Windows 9 arrives.

Thanks

Duke · 17 Sep 2014 at 20:59

Although you shouldn't install on another PC (think it only goes by the motherboard to be exact), if it activated fine and isn't used on the old one at the same time, it should be fine.

Tskales · 17 Sep 2014 at 21:05

It's not activated. It keeps rejecting the product key, which is why i'm in the 30 day activation period.

Philtor · 17 Sep 2014 at 21:32

Might have to do the telephone activation just.

Tskales · 17 Sep 2014 at 21:58

Microsoft are pretty clear that you can't do that with OEM versions of Windows. What isn't clear is what happens if you fail to activate Windows...

AtreuS · 17 Sep 2014 at 22:28

Just do the telephone activation and say its only installed on one pc ( which it is ).

They will activate it.... job done.

troops · 17 Sep 2014 at 22:47

Try the phone method, no harm in trying.

Tskales · 18 Sep 2014 at 17:42

Well, the phone method seems to have worked.

Sorry for doubting you guys, and thanks for your help.