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Edubbles
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10-05-2016, 11:11 AM
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You're thinking about using the Windows license from your previous PC. That's a good question—licenses are usually tied to the hardware you own, so it depends on how your system is set up and whether you can transfer or port the license properly.
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Edubbles
10-05-2016, 11:11 AM #1

You're thinking about using the Windows license from your previous PC. That's a good question—licenses are usually tied to the hardware you own, so it depends on how your system is set up and whether you can transfer or port the license properly.

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10-06-2016, 08:31 AM
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You might find it on G2A.com for around 20 USD or similar.
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R3IDx
10-06-2016, 08:31 AM #2

You might find it on G2A.com for around 20 USD or similar.

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GamenMetLeviNL
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10-06-2016, 09:22 AM
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I don't really like g2a, it seems suspicious. The cost isn't the issue—it's just that it would feel like a loss if I didn't have that license, especially since I won't be using that computer again, you know...
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GamenMetLeviNL
10-06-2016, 09:22 AM #3

I don't really like g2a, it seems suspicious. The cost isn't the issue—it's just that it would feel like a loss if I didn't have that license, especially since I won't be using that computer again, you know...

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10-06-2016, 11:16 PM
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It supports your product code during installation on the new PC, which should disable the other system. What operating system version is it? EDIT: The licenses linked to the motherboard are for "OEM" versions. Did your earlier machine already have Windows installed? If so, you won't be able to use this one.
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Izzyb2004
10-06-2016, 11:16 PM #4

It supports your product code during installation on the new PC, which should disable the other system. What operating system version is it? EDIT: The licenses linked to the motherboard are for "OEM" versions. Did your earlier machine already have Windows installed? If so, you won't be able to use this one.

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Treemily
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10-08-2016, 04:21 AM
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It means the product is sold under an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement, which limits your ability to modify or use it outside the manufacturer's intended scope. All the licenses you've seen in stores are also OEM.
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Treemily
10-08-2016, 04:21 AM #5

It means the product is sold under an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement, which limits your ability to modify or use it outside the manufacturer's intended scope. All the licenses you've seen in stores are also OEM.

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10-08-2016, 07:37 AM
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There are two main categories of OEM. One is branded, which includes prebuilt systems from major companies such as Dell, HP, and Fujitsu. The other is non-branded OEM, sold to smaller businesses that create systems for home and office users. These are also offered to hobbyists since OEM functions the same as retail but with limited official support from Microsoft and certain reinstallation restrictions.
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Zemboyy
10-08-2016, 07:37 AM #6

There are two main categories of OEM. One is branded, which includes prebuilt systems from major companies such as Dell, HP, and Fujitsu. The other is non-branded OEM, sold to smaller businesses that create systems for home and office users. These are also offered to hobbyists since OEM functions the same as retail but with limited official support from Microsoft and certain reinstallation restrictions.

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