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 425.7K 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 425.7K 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. Dave Patrick 425.7K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-27T02:15:14.33+00:00

    Authorized reseller's are bound under contract with microsoft to provide support for the products they sell so I'd ask the reseller's trained licensing specialist about this or better yet ask them to provide the installation media for products they sell.

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  3. 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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  4. 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