Can you set up windows through bootcamp with windows 7 OEM System builder

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Can you set up windows through bootcamp with windows 7 OEM System builder

Can you set up windows through bootcamp with windows 7 OEM System builder or will i need to get a ful retail version of win7? And if possible an explanation woud be extremely appreciated.

Really lost on this topic, im sorry if i have put this in the wrong place or already had a current question/answer somewhere on here.

but here is the software: http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/index.aspx#fbid=OShz on6KBNl

Thank you, Pablo

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Sep 22, 2013 10:31 AM

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Answer 1

mende1

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Sep 22, 2013 10:34 AM in response to Pablo_Negron

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

You can use the System Builder version to install Windows, but only if it wasn't used with another computer. Also, make sure you bought it from Amazon or NewEgg, because a version used by a manufacturer may have been modified to be used with their PCs. Follow Apple's steps to install Windows 7 > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf

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Answer 2

Sep 22, 2013 10:34 AM in response to Pablo_Negron

Yes you can use the OEM System Builder version, as long as it is a generic full version not a branded version made specifically for Dell, HP, etc.

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steve359

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Sep 22, 2013 10:35 AM in response to Pablo_Negron

mende1 correct.

Also a store/website called Microcenter.com sells OEM Windows 7 64bit for $139.

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