I want to install windows operating system on my mac book pro. I want to make sure that using the OEM windows 7 version will work just as good as any other. Does anyone have any idea if its ok?
Thank you.
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You can use a OEM Windows version with the Mac, always that it's a "System Builder" version. However, note that you will only be able to use that Windows copy on your computer, not on others.
If you need help installing Windows, see > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You can use a OEM Windows version with the Mac, always that it's a "System Builder" version. However, note that you will only be able to use that Windows copy on your computer, not on others.
If you need help installing Windows, see > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf
Make sure the OEM version is not branded to a computer such as DELL, HP, etc. These OEM versions are specific to the computer brand. The OEM version you want is the unbranded version for use on any new computer.
This is wonderful news thank you Mende1 for that quick response.🙂
Great catch you saved the day. I'm so glad you mentioned that or it would not have been a happy day for me.
You are welcome
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