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gate copy of windows 7 ultimate did not product key how on

it might hard find; might have settle oem system builder license or different edition.

because windows 7 in limited stock sincemicrosoft ended sales in october 2013, has created demand because of scarcity. means retail boxed copies demand premium, while oem system builder copies remain affordable.

full version (retail):

- includes transfer rights computer.

- doesn't require previous qualifying version of windows.

- expensive

upgrade version (retail):

- includes transfer rights computer.

- require previous qualifying version of windows.

- expensive, cheaper full version

oem system builder version:

oem versions of windows 7 identical full license retail versions except following:

- oem versions not offer free microsoft direct support microsoft support personnel

- oem licenses tied first computer install , activate on

- oem versions allow hardware upgrades except upgrade different model motherboard

- oem versions cannot used directly upgrade older windows operating system

there nothing wrong using too, since future releases of windows full versions anyway.

you can find oem system builder software dozens of online merchants. current price oem windows 7 professional @ newegg, example, $140. when checked few minutes ago, amazon offering oem windows 7 professional packages multiple sellersat prices ranging $101 $150. when checked now, package intended refurbished pcs cost $50 64-bit copy.

there no technical limitations prevent using oem software on own pc, although software work clean installation , not upgrade. in past, microsoft has been remarkably inconsistent in advice customers whether practice allowed. (see "is ok use oem windows on own pc? don't ask microsoft.")

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