Bellzemos Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hello! I've asked around A LOT but nobody was able to give me a proper and 100% sure answer. Then I found this forum, I hope you guys will know. I have a 10 year old computer in my office, it's running Windows ME OEM and Office 2003 Basic OEM and it has to be replaced. I will buy components myself and build a brand new computer (the only think I'm keeping is the case as it's a standart ATX case). I would like to buy Windows 7 for the computer in question. Now, my question is: can I buy an OEM version and where? I would, of course, like to make the build as cheap as possible and I'm not sure how to go about buying Windows 7 for this build for it to bo perfectly legal (maybe I should note that I live in Europe). So, hand picked components, I will build it, it's for the business environment (an office computer) - what's the easiest and cheapest way to get legal Windows 7 on it? I prefer 7 over 8 because I'm planning to use the old Office 2003 Basic OEM on it (Office 2003 is compatible with Windows 7 but not Windows 8, or so I've read). So the 2nd question is: would that be legal - installing old Office 2003 Basic OEM on the new Windows 7 PC? Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I don't know the licensing in the UK. In Germany we can buy OEM versions easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripredacus Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The official word (no pun intended) You can buy Windows 7 OEM System Builder Kit from major online retailers like Amazon or Newegg, so probably other online shops too. That media isn't licensed/intended for personal use. The Office license doesn't permit being moved from the original computer.http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2003-office_install/office-2003-oem-reinstall/69fe900c-1340-48d2-b11c-cedefcdd8a60 Microsoft wants you to buy new Office and buy the more expensive Windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 MS lost a lawsuit several years ago and now it is allowed here in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellzemos Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 So, if I understand correctly, I can buy OEM Windows 7 (which have to have a COA license AND the installation DVD included) and install it on a home-built PC for the office (business environment)? And so I CAN install the old OEM Office 2003 Basic on that new system? Thank you! PS: Where in Germany (online shop) could I order the Windows 7 OEM DVD and license for my company PC (english version, not deutsch)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 http://geizhals.de/microsoft-windows-7-professional-64bit-englisch-pc-fqc-04649-a635965.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripredacus Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 How is the compatibility with Office 2003 and Windows 7? Bellzemos, will you be getting 32bit or 64bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellzemos Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Windows 7 and Office 2003 are compatible - all I'm concerned about is the legal matters which seem really unclear to me. I will be getting the 32-bit and not the Professional version. Wait, does it have to be professional because it will be used in a business company? If not, I'd rather order this one because it's cheaper and absolutely suficese our needs:http://geizhals.de/microsoft-windows-7-home-premium-32bit-englisch-pc-gfc-02021-a634079.html I don't speak German - but does that package include the DVD and everything else to make it a perfectly legal install? Can I buy it in Germany and install in another EU country without a problem? I will only be installed on that one PC and remain there until the PC dies. And I will build the PC myself from components that I will buy around. Is that legal? Sigh. Thank you! Edited September 29, 2014 by Bellzemos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I don't think that the key is limited to a lanuage/contry. This is the 32Bit Home Premium. I can't really see if this includes a DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencorso Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Well, AFAIK, one can only change language freely officially on the Ultimate versions. And I think this article by Ed Bott on ZD Net may be of interest to you. And this thread elsewhere, too. ------ @MagicAndre1981: I also think no key is tied to a specific language but there are FPP boxes with the message: "Activation Restrictions" "Distribution and required activation must occur in <named geographic region>", and there are other FPP boxes without such restriction. I own one 7 Ultimate of each type, so I'm positive about it. I don't know, however, whether there are similarly two kinds of OEM kits, but I think it much probable. See also: MS/GEO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 ok,thanks. This was new for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 FWIW, an OEM Refurbisher DVD (Professional) is identical to the downloadable ISO (FPP) except for the EI.CFG contents. The OS was already installed/activated with the key on the Refurbisher COA (a piece of paper). The Refurbisher COA Sticker has only a bar code and what appears to be a serial#. Yes, it's all official and on the up-and-up. The DVD is white and specifically says OEM Refurbish, similar to what big OEM's have/had (Do not redistribute, yada-yada). JFYI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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