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Can I use Windows 7 OEM on another computer?

Can I use Windows 7 OEM on another computer?

OEM can not be moved to a new computer. You’ll need to buy another copy to install Windows on a different computer. If it’s a retail Full or Upgrade license – yes.

Can I format my hard drive and then install Windows 7?

You can format a partition with the Windows 7 installation DVD:

  • Boot from the DVD.
  • Click Install Now.
  • At the setup screen, click Custom (Advanced)
  • Click Drive Options.
  • Select the partition(s) you want to format – make sure you chose the CORRECT partition.
  • Click Format – this will delete EVERYTHING on that partition.
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How do I reinstall Windows 7 without a product key?

Simply open System Properties using Windows + Pause/Break key or right-clicking on Computer icon and then clicking Properties, scroll down, click Activate Windows to activate your Windows 7. In other words, you don’t need to enter the product key. Yes, you don’t need to type the product key!

Can I use same windows 7 product key twice?

The answer is no, you can’t. Windows can only be installed on one machine. …

How do I install Windows 7 OEM on a new computer?

To install your clean copy of Windows 7, you need to boot from the USB drive….How to Download Windows 7 OEM

  1. Navigate to Microsoft’s official download page.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter your product key.
  3. Choose your language.
  4. Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit version.
  5. Download the file.

How do I install Windows 7 on a new hard drive without CD or USB?

Press any key to boot your computer > agree to Microsoft’s license terms > select the hard drive that Windows 7 is installed and click Delete button to erase your old copy of Windows 7 from the hard drive > select the installation location and click Next > then it will start installing Windows 7 and it may take several …

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Do I need to format a new hard drive before installing Windows 7?

The short answer is no and here’s why. When you install Windows, all you need to do is select the drive and Windows will partition off the space it needs for system files as Windows itself. To be honest, partitioning and formatting a hard drive nowadays is required only if you want to partition off space for storage.

How do you format C drive only and install Windows 7?

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  1. Select a language and click Next.
  2. Click Install Now.
  3. Accept the terms and click Next.
  4. Go to Custom (Advanced) > Drive options (Advanced).
  5. Select the drive and click Format.

What will happen if I format my C drive?

To format C means to format the C drive, or the primary partition that Windows or your other operating system is installed on. When you format C, you erase the operating system and other information on that drive. Formatting is done automatically during the Windows installation.

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Can I download a free copy of Windows 7?

The only legal way to get a completely free copy of Windows 7 is by transferring a licence from another Windows 7 PC for which you didn’t pay a penny – perhaps one that’s been passed on to you from a friend or relative or one you’ve picked up from Freecycle, for example.