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You cannot upgrade from XP to 7. This is not an OEM version limit. Even the retail 7 version doesn't allow an upgrade.
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You cannot upgrade from XP to 7. This is not an OEM version limit. Even the retail 7 version doesn't allow an upgrade.

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terry<br />
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I am not an authorised reseller. Can I sell it to my wife?<br />
Or use it myself of course
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terry

I am not an authorised reseller. Can I sell it to my wife?
Or use it myself of course

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Thanks guys. Didnt want to open the package till I was sure.
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Thanks guys. Didnt want to open the package till I was sure.

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Sorry too late with my response! I was looking for something official. The <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=c0uB225pTtz?faq2" rel="ugc">Personal Use license</a> only applies to Windows 8. Windows 7 requires a full license.<br />
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Microsoft have responded to hobbyists and own-use system builders with Windows 8, but Windows 7 is a different story. Which is strange considering how easy it is to purchase a legal copy of OEM Windows 7 System Builder, install and activate it. <a href="http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/is-it-ok-to-use-oem-windows-on-your-own-pc-dont-ask-microsoft/1561" rel="ugc">What is an honest consumer to do?</a>
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Sorry too late with my response! I was looking for something official. The Personal Use license [http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=c0uB225pTtz?faq2] only applies to Windows 8. Windows 7 requires a full license.

Microsoft have responded to hobbyists and own-use system builders with Windows 8, but Windows 7 is a different story. Which is strange considering how easy it is to purchase a legal copy of OEM Windows 7 System Builder, install and activate it. What is an honest consumer to do? [http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/is-it-ok-to-use-oem-windows-on-your-own-pc-dont-ask-microsoft/1561]

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Hi <br />
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I have bought a system builders OEM windows 7 disk.<br />
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Can I use it for a clean install. I know i cant use it for an upgrade from existing XP?<br />
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Thanks
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Hi 

I have bought a system builders OEM windows 7 disk.

Can I use it for a clean install. I know i cant use it for an upgrade from existing XP?

Thanks

windows 7 clean install

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