Quick Answer: How do I know if my Windows 7 is OEM or Retail?

Open a Command Prompt or PowerShell and type in Slmgr –dli. You can also use Slmgr /dli. Wait a few seconds for the Windows Script Manager to appear and tell you which license type you have. You should see what edition you have (Home, Pro), and the second line will tell you if you have Retail, OEM, or Volume.

Can I use OEM key with retail Windows 7?

Yes, it will work with a retail disc: I have been encountering a number of these lately, a person with a laptop wants to reinstall Windows 7, something goes wrong, either their recovery partition is damaged or they don’t have any recovery disc.

What is an OEM version of Windows 7?

Windows 7 Original Equipment Manufacturer is a version of the Windows operating system available to computer manufacturers and companies that build computer systems. A company can purchase Windows 7 OEM versions for any computer systems it builds and plans to sell to others.

How do I know if my Windows key is OEM?

To find your OEM key using the Command Prompt follow these steps:

  1. Press the Windows key and type (without quotes) “Command Prompt.” When you press Enter, Windows opens a Command Prompt window.
  2. Type the following and press Enter. Command Prompt will then display the OEM key for your computer.

What is the command for Windows troubleshooting?

Type “systemreset -cleanpc” in an elevated command prompt and press “Enter”. (If your computer cannot boot, you can boot into recovery mode and select “Troubleshoot”, and then choose “Reset this PC”.)

How do I recover my Windows 7 OEM key?

original title: lost oem product key for win7.



  1. If you bought a computer with Windows preinstalled there should be a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker somewhere on your computer, on some laptops it’s in the battery bay. …
  2. If you bought a retail copy of Windows 7 the key should be included in the box.

Can I use OEM key for install Windows?

If you purchase the same edition of Windows 10 OEM System Builder license as the current edition of Windows 10 installed on your computer, yes, you can use it to activate the installation.

How do I download Windows 7 ISO with OEM key?

How to Download Windows 7 OEM

  1. Navigate to Microsoft’s official download page.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter your product key.
  3. Choose your language.
  4. Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit version.
  5. Download the file.

How can I find the product key for my Windows 7?

If your PC came preinstalled with Windows 7, you should be able to find a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker on your computer. Your product key is printed here on the sticker. The COA sticker may be located on the top, back, bottom, or any side of your computer.

What does Windows 7 product key look like?

A Windows product key is a 25-character code used to activate Windows. It looks like this: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX.

Where in the registry is the windows 7 product key?

Windows 7 & Windows 8



Search and open Regedit via the Search function in Windows 7 or 8. Right-click on the entry named ProductId and select Modify. The product key will be displayed in a new window.

Yes, OEMs are legal licenses. The only difference is they cannot be transferred to another computer.

Can I reinstall OEM Windows 7?

You can only reinstall your OEM Windows 7 on to a new hard drive which you would put in your old machine. If the Laptop/Computer came with the Windows Operating System preinstalled (Dell, HP, Acer, etc) , that Product Key that came with the Laptop/Computer is for the preinstalled OEM License and is non-transferable.

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