Laptop Upgrade

[TheUnk]

I have a laptop with Vista on it. I want to put 7 on it. Can I just buy the less expensive OEM version of 7, or do I have to get an upgrade copy?

 

[corkyg]

OEM copies are normally limited to the machine brand they were assigned to. An OEM copy cannot legally be transferred to a non-assigned machine. Get the upgrade copy.

 

[postmark]

I think he's referring to buying a copy of windows 7 OEM like this which is OK. The license though will be "married" to your laptop though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116992

 

[corkyg]

That is correct. The OS will then be married to that laptop. Newegg is selling unassigned OEMware.