hi, so i'm just about to order a new build, but i'm not sure if i'm gonna be able to re-install my current windows 7 on the new computer.
can i just deactivated somehow and install it on the new machine?
or would i have to buy a new OS?
hi, so i'm just about to order a new build, but i'm not sure if i'm gonna be able to re-install my current windows 7 on the new computer.
can i just deactivated somehow and install it on the new machine?
or would i have to buy a new OS?
Do you have a boxed or OEM version of the software? I just reinstalled Windows 7 Home Premium (boxed version) and didn't need to deactivate or anything - just installed the same key on my new hardware. I'm pretty sure it's a different story for OEM versions, I'm sure someone else on here will clarify this for you!
Hiya,
"free" versions are probably OEM versions. As such, the code is locked to the motherboard it was first installed on. These cannot be transferred to a new computer.
For retail (boxed) versions, these can be transferred to a new computer as long as it's only ever on one computer at a time. With win 7, if its more than 4 months since it was installed before, then it can be activated over the net as normal with no intervention. If its less than 4 months, you may need to ring up MS to get them to activate it.
Don't forget than win 7 can be used fully active for 30 days before you have to stick a key in.
Hope that helps!
Alright guys, thanks for the replies
I just logged on to MSDNAA and i found out that i have access to 3 other codes
so that means i still have 2 more activation codes available for me
Most MSDN codes are retail.
It should say when you login to your account what type of key it is....
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