Windows 7 oem can i upgrade cpu?

[swampdonkey]

Can I upgrade my CPU with windows 7 oem and not have to buy a new license? I have read many forums and no one has a straight answer. I want to from phenom ii x4 to the fx-8350. I have the lastest bios installed so will windows reject the new cpu?

 

[jaymz9350]

you should be fine. I've swapped cpus before and had no issues not even reactivation

 

[Automata]

It shouldn't ask for a reactivation. But the worst that could happen is that you have to call their automated line to get a key.

 

[swampdonkey]

ok can i switch the old cpu back in and everything be fine if it gives me trouble?

 

[Automata]

If it deactivates Windows? No. It is seriously a three minute "fix" if it doesn't work. You are worrying about this when you don't need to.

 

[swampdonkey]

If it deactivates Windows? No. It is seriously a three minute "fix" if it doesn't work. You are worrying about this when you don't need to.

yea i just dont want to have to buy another copy of windows that would suck. so if i do get trouble then just call MS and get a new key?

 

[Automata]

Correct.

 

[swampdonkey]

aight well thanks for everyones help!!! hope i dont run into any trouble

 

[wingman99]

Windows 8 OEM you can transfer on PC's.

http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx

Can I transfer the software to another computer or user? You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement. To make that transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to that other person, without retaining any copies of the software. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came on to transfer the software. Anytime you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the prior computer. You may not transfer the software to share licenses between computers. You may transfer Get Genuine Windows software, Pro Pack or Media Center Pack software only together with the licensed computer.

 

[Automata]

Isn't that for Windows 8? He was asking about 7, which I think has a slightly different agreement. Regardless, it will work fine.

 

[wingman99]

You are correct windows 7 you cant. I missed he was working on windows 7 oops.