Kapustin Yar
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I was on Ebay and they have an OEM version, never been opened, of win7. Is it safe to buy this? Will it work? Will it expire after a year?
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Is it safe to buy an OEM version of windows 7
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Here is a link to summary of what you can and can not do with the OEM version:
What Microsoft won't tell you about Windows 7 licensing
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/what-microsoft-wont-tell-you-about-windows-7-licensing/1514?pg=2
One big difference from earlier versions of Windows OEM System Builder licenses is that you are not permitted to purchase and install it on your own computer.
What Microsoft won't tell you about Windows 7 licensing
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/what-microsoft-wont-tell-you-about-windows-7-licensing/1514?pg=2
One big difference from earlier versions of Windows OEM System Builder licenses is that you are not permitted to purchase and install it on your own computer.
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