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Windows 7 - Backup+Restore to different PC?

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  • 03-02-2010 11:30pm
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    ContyHooks
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    Just wondering is this possible?

    My friend bought a laptop with Windows 7 on it and doesn't like it, so I'm putting XP SP3 onto it for him. He got no install discs with the laptop so when I format the drive it will erase everything. Anyway I like Windows 7 so wanna transfer it onto my desktop computer (his licensed version) before I delete it off his laptop. Is this possible and will it raise any licensing issues? Thanks!


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    #2
    ContyHooks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭ContyHooks


    Forgot to mention it is Windows 7 Premium


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    Fysh
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    You need to check the licences on his computer, as well as your own - if either of them are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) licences ie provided preinstalled with the computers (usually with a "Genuine Windows" sticker somewhere on the case) the licence is tied to the computer it ships with and you can't legally swap it.

    In the event that you cant swap the licences or operating systems, your friend should talk to whoever sold him the laptop - it may be possible to swap it for a version with a downgrade to XP option.


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