Max2000 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 How to uninstall / transfer Windows 7 to another pc? Due to motherboard failure (short), I need to transfer my legal Windows 7 home premium, from laptop to a new desktop. Did a clean/custom install of W7 on the laptop so no Vista to go back to. Laptop still partly working, but not for long according to service shops. From Windows Help and Support "You can't uninstall Windows 7, but you can reinstall your previous operating system if you have the original installation disc". I dont have. Then I read "Import or export certificates and private keys". How can I transfer Windows 7 to another pc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 If it is an OEM version you can not legally do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 If this is an OEM version of Windows 7, no -- you cannot transfer the license to a new PC. OEM licenses are forever locked to a given PC. Retail licenses can be transferred. You are also allowed a certain number of reinstallations (or reactivations). If online reactivation fails, you'll have to activate over the phone. Everything you need to know about Win7 license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2000 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I think it's a Retail version (green box, 32+64bit dvd's, Thb 4.570 )"for distribution only in southeast asia". How do I actually perform the transfer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 ^ Install and activate Windows 7 on the new PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2000 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 How I can install and activate W7 on the new pc? I think that will give error message, since W7 is already installed on the old laptop. What I have to do before install/activate on new desktop?? Must be some steps to perform in the old pc, before allowed to install/activate in new pc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 How I can install and activate W7 on the new pc?I think that will give error message, since W7 is already installed on the old laptop. What I have to do before install/activate on new desktop?? Must be some steps to perform in the old pc, before allowed to install/activate in new pc. Simple do this " Install and activate Windows 7 on the new PC." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Look at sevenforums.com/tutorials/ then the how to activate by phone one. Surly if your computer is u/s then it is as good as removing the OS. As someone says if it's OEM then you could have a big problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSurfer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 A new "Retail" legal version can be installed on 3 computers you own, including one laptop and one desktop at the same time. Don't worry about it.. Install and activate as usual. If any problems then call MS Support via their 800 number.. Toll free to them in Singapore. Also, You are allowed to re-install the O/S from a Failed system on a new one. If it happens after your 3 "Free" activations, then MS Support will just give you a new activation to use over the phone. I had a bum system with hardware issues, and I think I eneded up re-installing the O/S about 6 times.. MS never questioned my reasons.... Sh@t happins!! If it's a legit PAID for O/S, then you have no problems... ever!!! CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 A new "Retail" legal version can be installed on 3 computers you own, including one laptop and one desktop at the same time.Don't worry about it.. Install and activate as usual. If any problems then call MS Support via their 800 number.. Toll free to them in Singapore. Also, You are allowed to re-install the O/S from a Failed system on a new one. If it happens after your 3 "Free" activations, then MS Support will just give you a new activation to use over the phone. I had a bum system with hardware issues, and I think I eneded up re-installing the O/S about 6 times.. MS never questioned my reasons.... Sh@t happins!! If it's a legit PAID for O/S, then you have no problems... ever!!! CS Hi,, Can you rell me where I can get more information or buy the version that can be installed on 3 computers? I have heard of this for Office but not Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSurfer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sorry... I think you may be correct.. Office not Windows... One Desktop & one Laptop. Not 3. I believe any retail Version has this capability. Teach me to answer threads when I have just woken up and the Brain hasn't kicked in! My Bad! CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 It'll cost you about $20, but go to www.laplink.com & download the correct version for your needs for the programme PCMover. It'll take everything off your old computer & transfer it right accross to your new one! Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 It'll cost you about $20, but go to www.laplink.com & download the correct version for your needs for the programme PCMover. It'll take everything off your old computer & transfer it right accross to your new one! Easy. Doesnt appear to move the OS though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Windows 7 has easy transfer included, works well and is FREE. Besides why would you transfer to a new computer with different hardware without a clean install, that is just asking for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2000 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 They delivered the new desktop at my home and set it up. Had to uninstall first, then call MS and get a new activation key. Since the old laptop motherboard don't work as it should (uninstall), this complicated it. Luckily MS call center Thailand was resonable and solved this. Now activated and working. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetravellingcat Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 awesome result! glad u got it sorted in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roc634 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 If your Win 7 is a legal copy, you should have the disk or you can claim one. You can even use other's disk to install and then use your key to activate, because the key is the only thing that is useful. However, if your Win 7 is an OEM version, unfortunately, you can not install it on your PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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