Retail and OEM ISOs , are they basically the same?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by xcluded, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. xcluded

    xcluded MDL Novice

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    #1 xcluded, Aug 4, 2009
    question as per topic , are they?
    E.g if i installed a retail copy , can i use a oem key to activate the windows?
    Likewise , if i installed a oem copy , can i use retail key to activate?

    thanks
     
  2. HALIKUS

    HALIKUS MDL Addicted

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    #2 HALIKUS, Aug 4, 2009
    it depends on the nature of your crack, but from what i understand, its just the .cfg files that differ.

    Use a retail iso, mod your slic bios, use the right cert and key and you are laughing.
     
  3. gastro

    gastro MDL Member

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    #3 gastro, Aug 4, 2009
    What are you trying to do?
     
  4. vietlapine

    vietlapine MDL Novice

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    #4 vietlapine, Aug 4, 2009
    In terms of files, there are very minor differences but they both work the same way.

    If you want to go BIOS mod, then either works.
     
  5. JFMuggs

    JFMuggs MDL Member

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    #5 JFMuggs, Aug 4, 2009
    There's only ONE file different:

    ei.cfg

    And it's only used to specify the Express Install of a particular version of Windows 7 (i.e. Home Premium, Ultimate, etc.). It can be deleted to allow setup to prompt for the desired version.

    Therefore, there is NO difference between Retail and OEM.