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Windows 7 OEM Install

Started by CFinIndy , Apr 24 2016 09:10 AM

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#1 CFinIndy

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Posted 24 April 2016 - 09:10 AM

I'm building a new system and want to install either Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional as one of my OS's. If I purchase the OEM version from a reputable reseller, am I likely to run into any problems with the activation? What about the OPK from MS? It is necessary, and are there any issues getting it from MS since I'm just a home builder and not an OEM/ Please share your experiences with me. Thanks!

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Posted 24 April 2016 - 09:35 AM

The System Builder version of Win 7...is avaliable from various retailers. Example follows.

: http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-System-Builder-Packaging/dp/B00H09BB16

There are no activation problems with purchases from bona fide, reliable vendors such as Amazon.

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Posted 24 April 2016 - 09:44 AM

I used a Dell Winows 7 64-bit installation disc to install the operating system when I built a computer for that operating system. I didn't have any problems with the installation or activation.

You shouldn't need to use the OEM Preinstallation Kit.

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