Win7 OEM

Ryan_Fpv

Ryan_Fpv

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We have detected that you have chosen an OEM software item. Due to the limitations of OEM Licensing, we are not able to sell this item unless it is purchased together on an invoice with a complete system. We can also sell OEM software to qualified system builders. By continuing with this order, you acknowledge and confirm that you are aware of the limitations of OEM software (re transferral of licenses, reduced support from the manufacturer, the minimum hardware requirements etc), and that you are purchasing this software with qualifying hardware and/or in a system builder context. Mwave reserves the right to make the final decision on whether or not an OEM software package can be invoiced to the customer that has placed the order.

Uh-huh... Basic blah blah can't switch motherboard no manual OEM crap... Anyway, "and that you are purchasing this software with qualifying hardware and/or in a system builder context."

Now, I want to buy Win7 Pro/Ultimate 64bit OEM when I buy my new hard drive (1.5TB Seagate Barracuda), will purchasing the hard drive be enough to satisfy their needs or will I need to buy a motherboard as well? I had a look and they had some cheap mobos for around $40-$50 and I figured if they will only sell me OEM version if I buy a motherboard with it, then I would still save $150+ buying OEM & cheap mobo and I can just give the mobo to starving children in Africa when I get it.

So, what exactly are the requirements on buying OEM, and do they really bother to check your order to see if you're buying other parts along with it?
 
pretty sure if you look on like ebay or whereever you can pick up an oem version on its own, not sure how legal it is tho
as for if they will sell you oem with the hard drive have you tried asking the seller to see if that will be acceptable, the worst they can say is no
 
I was planning mwave.com.au since that's where I was going to buy my hard drive (Seagate barracuda 7200RPM for a low AU$125. My 1TB cost that much when I bought it 6 months ago.) and seemed easiest with the shipping and such. Win7 Pro OEM was I believe AU$169 from there.

A mate of mine recently (last few days) purchased win7 pro OEM 64bit from ddcomputer.com.au and I know he got a similar warning message as I did on mwave, however he was buying an entire system from there so I told him not to worry about it.

D&D computers: "WINDOWS 7 PROFESSIONAL 64 OEM 1PK DVD VERSION:64-BIT Condition: sold with systems, or end users are acting as system builders by assembling their own PC. $162.00"
 
I guess just leave them a message that you are building a pc with parts from other online stores, and are getting your hard drive here?
 
OEM - is for System builders. If you're building your own PC - you're a system builder.

I'm pretty sure the only difference between OEM and Retail is that you get a different package - and with OEM - the system builder ( YOU ) are responsible for the Customer support. So Don't go calling Microsoft if you have a technical issue with the O/S. Go to a forum or buy a Windows 7 book to resolve your issue.

Other than that - I think you're fine buying it as a standalone product. When I bought my Windows 7 OEM - I didn't have to provide any proof that I purchased the rest of the parts. I just bought Win 7 online at the cheapest store at the time - and it was the only thing I purchased from them.
 
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