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Takeshi:
So I have this laptop: http://www.mitedb.dk/shop/acer-aspire-7540g-13926p.html

Now, of course there was a crap load of crap on it when I got it. An insane amount of software which made it slow, and which I would nether be using. Even after 4 restarts stuff continued to pop-up after restart. :-X

Now I've freshly re-installed Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, the version which was on the laptop when I got it. Although I used a "less legal" DVD for the install. Now can I use the OEM that I got with the laptop to activate it? I could also use my magic, but I would much rather do it the legal way.

The only way is to phone so that's why I'm asking first since it's, what, 10-15 minutes, and those minutes can be spent better if it can't be done anyway.

Also, does anyone know how many times I can use the OEM on the same computer? I don't plan on using it on other computers, but isn't it like 3 times it can be used or maybe I'm thinking about Office?

wolkec:
If you have original serial it doesnt matter what way you install it...

isukianime:

--- Quote from: wolkec on December 09, 2009, 06:49:36 PM ---If you have original serial it doesnt matter what way you install it...

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yep.

blubart:

--- Quote from: Takeshi on December 09, 2009, 06:26:11 PM ---Also, does anyone know how many times I can use the OEM on the same computer? I don't plan on using it on other computers, but isn't it like 3 times it can be used or maybe I'm thinking about Office?
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if i remember right there is no limit if you are using the phone. a buddy of mine is basically friends with the tech guys there, judging from the number of times he already called them (and has his serial memorized too) :P

Takeshi:

--- Quote from: blubart on December 09, 2009, 07:30:48 PM ---
--- Quote from: Takeshi on December 09, 2009, 06:26:11 PM ---Also, does anyone know how many times I can use the OEM on the same computer? I don't plan on using it on other computers, but isn't it like 3 times it can be used or maybe I'm thinking about Office?
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if i remember right there is no limit if you are using the phone. a buddy of mine is basically friends with the tech guys there, judging from the number of times he already called them (and has his serial memorized too) :P

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Well, with mine you're only able to use the phone to it. That's where my suspicion began. But I was able to do it. I used to re-format my old, old comp a lot, and I remember memorizing the serial, too. ;)

Anyway, I trust your statement. Although I don't plan on re-formatting anytime soon. It's just a troublesome process.


--- Quote from: wolkec on December 09, 2009, 06:49:36 PM ---If you have original serial it doesnt matter what way you install it...

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I was thinking if there was a difference between serials which comes with the laptop and editions you buy separately.

Anyway, thanks for clearing this up.

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