Can I install an OEM Windows 8.1 on a different computer ?

Cephas777 41 Reputation points
2021-03-26T21:46:54.983+00:00

I bought a Dell laptop years ago and it came pre-installed with Windows 8.1 . I no longer use Windows 8.1 on the laptop. Can I use the OEM CD to install on another computer, a HP laptop ?

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-26T22:26:40.897+00:00

    We've no clue what that is. You're asking in microsoft forums about Dell products, better to ask Dell directly for a legal interpretation.
    https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us?app=products

    https://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/windows-oem-faqs-and-downloads/

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-26T21:48:48.427+00:00

    No, you could not. OEM software has no transferability of license rights.
    https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/terms-conditions/art-software-license-agreements

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  2. Cephas777 41 Reputation points
    2021-03-26T22:21:24.203+00:00

    What I purchased from Dell was - "634-10276 KIT - Deployment Solution Media Kit - OM Kit"

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  3. Cephas777 41 Reputation points
    2021-03-27T01:39:15.047+00:00

    @Dave Patrick - Thanks for your help. Yes, I will chase it up with Dell

  4. Cephas777 41 Reputation points
    2021-03-27T02:06:05.17+00:00

    Assuming I can't install it, if I download the ISO at https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows8ISO , and then purchase this at https://softwareg.com.au/products/windows-8-1-professional-32-64-bit-product-key-digital-license?variant=32394840735788&currency=AUD , will that give me a fully working and 'legal' Windows 8.1 Pro ?

    The options are:

    Windows 8.1
    Windows 8.1 K
    Windows 8.1 KN
    Windows 8.1 N
    Windows 8.1 Single Language

    I'm not sure what they mean ?

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