Hi,
If a PC was supplied about five years ago with Windows XP Pro (but the supplier forgot to put the licence key on the case!), can the user buy an OEM copy of Windows 7 (either full or upgrade) ?
I seem to recall reading somewhere that OEM software can be supplied for a computer IF a significant component is bought and installed at the same time – like a hard drive or RAM or video card. Is that correct ?
If an upgrade edition can be bought (because the user has Windows XP Pro already), could it be installed onto a brand new hard drive ? If so, could the installation routine look on the existing (now slave) to see it qualifies – or would it refer to the CD ?
I await your reply – thanks in advance.
Regards,
Julia
