Which Windows 7 32bit RTM should I install?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by techman28, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. techman28

    techman28 MDL Novice

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    #1 techman28, Jul 27, 2009
    Which Windows 7 32bit RTM should I install, the retail version or the OEM version? I already have downloaded the retail RTM version but I am now wondering if there is any benefit to downloading the OEM version and installing that instead? Is there any benefit now? Will there be any benefit down the line in terms of activation or keys or whatever?

    Thanks for any and all help.
     
  2. cyclops

    cyclops MDL Senior Member

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    #2 cyclops, Jul 27, 2009
    OEM RETAIL is the same.
     
  3. techman28

    techman28 MDL Novice

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    #3 techman28, Jul 27, 2009 (OP)
    You mean OEM and Retail are the same? Even in terms of activating windows and keys and stuff?
     
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    cyclops MDL Senior Member

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    #4 cyclops, Jul 27, 2009
    It's the key that determines if its OEM or RETAIL.
     
  5. techman28

    techman28 MDL Novice

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    #5 techman28, Jul 27, 2009 (OP)
    I meant the key used to activate windows. I know that the retail and oem versions are the same exact product but I just wanted to know if one of them will be easier for me to activate later on when its possible? Or will they be the same in that way?

    thanks again.