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Filed Under (Canadian Deals, Tech) by TempletonPeck on 08-11-2009
Tags: deals, Microsoft Canada, Newegg, Tech, Windows 7

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Looking to save money on a full fledged version of Windows 7? Why not try an OEM version.

OEM or “original equipment manufacturer “ software is designed for system builders who intend to resell the computer that the software is installed on. Thus, the software is discounted.

The software does not come in a nice box, or contain anything other than a disc and the serial number.

Newegg.ca has some great deals on these versions:

Windows 7 Home Premium: $116.99

Windows 7 Professional: $154.99

Windows 7 Ultimate: $205.99

There is nothing stopping anyone from picking up an OEM copy and they are exactly the same as the non-OEM versions. Of course, you’ll be re-selling the computer you installed it on…

Please pay attention to the disclaimer.

*Disclaimer: Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows*

Comments

Stephen on 9 November, 2009 at 9:31 am #

I’m pretty sure that you can’t install an OEM Operating System on another computer even if you uninstall it from the first computer. Part of what makes it OEM is that it is supposed to be tied to one and only one computer.

You may be able to get around this by calling Microsoft and i have never tested this personally but I have heard others say it. Definitely something you should consider and/or call Microsoft about before jumping in if you might want to use it on another computer some day.

TempletonPeck on 9 November, 2009 at 5:01 pm #

That’s a good question.Something to look into.

I did have a copy of Windows XP OEM and it let me install on a second machine.

I don’t know if things have changed.