Request for information about OEM questions

lilycotterill
Senior Member

656

06-05-2016, 03:12 PM

Hello. Your setup involves an older PC without a backup drive, which you've upgraded to Windows 8/10 (retail) from Windows 7 (official). You're considering installing a retail copy of Windows 7 and wondering if the activation key will still work. Since the original disc was OEM, the key should remain valid as long as the hardware is intact and properly connected. As long as you keep the key attached to the PC, it should function correctly. Let me know if you need more details!

lilycotterill

06-05-2016, 03:12 PM #1

Cooper005
Member

06-05-2016, 11:25 PM

You're right to double-check. Let me know if you'd like me to confirm or clarify anything else.

Cooper005

06-05-2016, 11:25 PM #2

You're right to double-check. Let me know if you'd like me to confirm or clarify anything else.

Rubb_
Member

123

06-07-2016, 12:03 AM

I'll attempt to install Windows 7 today and will follow up.

Rubb_

06-07-2016, 12:03 AM #3

I'll attempt to install Windows 7 today and will follow up.

leonism
Member

171

06-07-2016, 02:36 AM

Order now for a price under $30.

leonism

06-07-2016, 02:36 AM #4

Order now for a price under $30.

CooKonut
Member

196

06-27-2016, 10:45 PM

Use Magic Bean to check the product key and license details. Next, attempt to install Windows 7.

CooKonut

06-27-2016, 10:45 PM #5

Use Magic Bean to check the product key and license details. Next, attempt to install Windows 7.

EmmyG123
Member

142

06-29-2016, 07:50 PM

I used the program (free edition) and it only detected the Windows 10 Home key, not the Windows 7 one. That makes sense since it didn’t look beyond the active system. Probably the best option is to install it yourself. :3

EmmyG123

06-29-2016, 07:50 PM #6

Sushi292
Member

179

07-01-2016, 07:49 AM

No time left to go back to the old WN7 setup.

Sushi292

07-01-2016, 07:49 AM #7

No time left to go back to the old WN7 setup.

TheGamerPro25
Member

106

07-03-2016, 04:36 AM

I’m giving up on this machine and decided to reinstall Windows 7. I got a copy and set it up, and the original key remained functional.

TheGamerPro25

07-03-2016, 04:36 AM #8

I’m giving up on this machine and decided to reinstall Windows 7. I got a copy and set it up, and the original key remained functional.