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hi i'm building my own pc for the very first time and i have a OEM version of windows and im not sure if i can just install it like a regular windows without doing the partnership crap and using the OPK. so would it be fine if i just installed it normally?, and the pc is for me. plz help im really confused.

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- Moved by Bryant Hawthorne - MSFTMicrosoft employee Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:52 PM
Monday, August 12, 2013 5:13 AM

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You are in the wrong area for this kind of question. You should be asking in this forum:

http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=genuinewindows7

However, to answer your question, NO you cannot use OEM software for your own personal use. It is intended to be installed ONLY on computers made for resale. You need to use a Retail license on your own PC.
- Proposed as answer by Richard MuellerMVP, Banned Tuesday, August 13, 2013 3:47 PM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Monday, August 26, 2013 10:15 AM
Monday, August 12, 2013 3:01 PM