Windows 7 OEM
Windows 7 OEM
Hi, I understand your situation. When you initially purchased your PC, you got the Windows 7 Professional OEM version without fully considering the limitations of buying an OEM key. Now you're attempting to transfer your OS onto an SSD while using an OEM key, which restricts access to certain recovery tools. Is there a method to reuse your product key? Let me know how I can help.
To obtain the Windows 7 ISO I need to provide a valid product key. The system rejects requests from OEM sources since they are pre-installed by the manufacturer.
Top choice available at the provided link for Windows 7 Professional free download ISO 32/64-bit.
I successfully upgraded PCs with various hardware under an OEM license. The original system had the OS installed, the old drive removed and swapped into the new machine, drivers for the new motherboard installed, and Windows recalculated cores. After reactivating Windows it functioned properly. The main hardware changes were RAM, CPU, and the motherboard. Since then I've cleared the drive and started fresh with a new OS.
I don't understand why you're having trouble. You've installed the standard version on multiple systems, including different mobos and CPUs, without any issues. The only time you needed to verify it was by checking a test link, which you always passed. Now you're wondering if this is unusual or just a coincidence.
You should replace the pre-installed HDD with an SSD by cloning it. The Windows activation stays active, and no further actions are needed.