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Windows 7 OEM on 2 pcs?

  • 08-12-2009 2:17am
    #1
    Selik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭


    I bought an OEM (system builder pack) version of Windows 7 when it came out for my desktop pc. Works great and all with only a few minor issues however I would like to also install Windows 7 on my Samsung NC20 netbook (mainly for networking puroposes). I believe this is not possible as I have an OEM version?

    Is there a way around this at all? I really can't afford to shell out more money for another copy and it doesn't seem fair that I can't use it on my netbook as well. :mad:

    Thanks in advance for any help. :)


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  • #2
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,020 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Dont get upset: Thats what the OEM license is. It covers 1 PC and gets tied to the Hardware. A Retail version is Hardware Independent but still only covers 1 PC at a time. To cover 2 Computers you need a 2nd license (Retail or OEM, it doesnt matter)


  • #3
    Selik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭Selik


    So there's absolutely nowt I can do about it then other than buy another copy of Win 7?


  • #4
    Selik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭Selik


    Would the edition selling below for €50 be ok to do a clean install on my netbook?

    http://www.software4students.ie/Microsoft_Windows_7_Professional_32_bit_Upgrade_Edition-details.aspx


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    No

    It's an UPGRADE - clue is in the name, you need a LICENSED copy of windows to upgrade from. If the Netbook came with XP then use it for networking

    You might be able to buy a NON-OEM copy of windows on ebay and upgrade it.


    There are loads of FREE OS's out there

    If you are a genuine student you can pick up windows 7 for less - check the other threads.


  • #6
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,020 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Of course you could always go the Free route; the Linux route.

    http://gizmodo.com/5421500/linux-owns-13-of-the-netbook-marketshare


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  • #7
    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭testicle


    There's a Family Pack that covers 3 PCs. http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/windows/offers/windows-7-family-pack.aspx


  • #8
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,020 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    testicle wrote: »
    There's a Family Pack that covers 3 PCs. http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/windows/offers/windows-7-family-pack.aspx
    ..That covers the Upgrade of 3 PCs.

    But seeing as how theyve stopped issuing Family Pack licenses in the US as of last week: if you can still get the FP in Ireland - I would do so immediately.


  • #9
    Selik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭Selik


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    No

    It's an UPGRADE - clue is in the name, you need a LICENSED copy of windows to upgrade from. If the Netbook came with XP then use it for networking

    You might be able to buy a NON-OEM copy of windows on ebay and upgrade it.


    There are loads of FREE OS's out there

    If you are a genuine student you can pick up windows 7 for less - check the other threads.

    Not a student, just a bit skint!

    So essentially what you're saying is that my only route to Windows 7 on my netbook is to buy another copy for €120 or so or try and obtain it illegally somehow?

    Regarding the networking, I just can't get XP and Win 7 to see each other on my network and from what I've read it's meant to be hassle. With 2 Win 7 it's meant to be perfect.


  • #10
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    Giles wrote: »
    So essentially what you're saying is that my only route to Windows 7 on my netbook is to buy another copy for €120 or so or try and obtain it illegally somehow?

    The only recommended route to Windows 7 is to buy a licence for each system on which you want to run it. You can chance your arm with the pirated copies if you're happy to assume the version you end up with isn't riddled with spyware, rootkits or other nasties, but you're inviting trouble by doing so.

    If you don't have the money to spend upgrading the netbook to Windows 7, why not spend a bit of time learning how to get XP and Win7 to see each other on the network? I've been able to share stuff between my Win7 Pro 64-bit desktop install and my Win XP Pro 32-bit laptop install over my home network with hardly any problem. Obviously it depends what you want to do, but why not explore that option instead of apparently veering towards the pirated software option and opening yourself up to all sorts of risks?


  • #11
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Giles wrote: »
    Not a student, just a bit skint!

    So essentially what you're saying is that my only route to Windows 7 on my netbook is to buy another copy for €120 or so or try and obtain it illegally somehow?

    Regarding the networking, I just can't get XP and Win 7 to see each other on my network and from what I've read it's meant to be hassle. With 2 Win 7 it's meant to be perfect.
    you have XP and you want 7 because it won't network :rolleyes:

    make sure both are on the same workgroup name, ( windows / mshome)

    have users on both with same names and same password

    firewall settings - depends on which firewall you use but you should only allow the other machine through

    windows 2008 server can be run in demo mode for up to 240 days for free


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  • #12
    canine
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭canine


    My screen is upside down at the moment ,anyone come across this before and how do you correct it


  • #13
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    canine wrote: »
    My screen is upside down at the moment ,anyone come across this before and how do you correct it

    Something like Ctrl-Alt- Up arrow , can't remember which exact hot key but it should be in the little applet on the taskbar

    depends on which video card you have ATI / INTEL etc


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