Windows 7

[Cazza]

I i recently orederd a new desktop from here and now im currently thinking of buying another 1 as im always jumpin between 2 houses. My question is i orderd windows 7 on my last pc can i use the disk that came with it to install on the new pc im about to order ie meaning i can deselect it from my build bringing price down a bit

 

[Rakk]

If it is an OEM version on your old machine then no you cannot transfer it to your new machine, OEM versions are tied to the PC's they are bought with - OEM versions are cheaper than retail versions.

If your current (old) machine was bought with Win7 on it, it is more than likely an OEM version of Win7 - if the CD key is stuck to the machine that will definitely suggest that is an OEM version.

 

[pagepack]

If you click 'control panel', then 'system and security', then 'system'. You can see you product ID. After the the first 5 numbers you will either have 3 digits (retail) or OEM which is self explanatory.

 

[Cazza]

The machine im using the now is the 1 i ordered from here PCS 1 month ago, it came already installed and the disk was in the box, the key code was on that. Is PCS version of windows OEM or retail i cant find on site where it says if its either. Its no big deal if i cant was jst curious and thought i'd ask before i put my order through for another 1

 

[Cazza]

If you click 'control panel', then 'system and security', then 'system'. You can see you product ID. After the the first 5 numbers you will either have 3 digits (retail) or OEM which is self explanatory.

great ty i was writing a reply jst as you posted lol, i'll check tonight thanks again

 

[Rakk]

The machine im using the now is the 1 i ordered from here PCS 1 month ago, it came already installed and the disk was in the box, the key code was on that. Is PCS version of windows OEM or retail i cant find on site where it says if its either. Its no big deal if i cant was jst curious and thought i'd ask before i put my order through for another 1

PCS only supply OEM versions of Windows as far as I know.

 

[mishra]

If you click 'control panel', then 'system and security', then 'system'. You can see you product ID. After the the first 5 numbers you will either have 3 digits (retail) or OEM which is self explanatory.

wow nice... heh great stuff man. Didn't know it just shows there everyday is a school day, as they say