I know this is probably an old thread but i was wondering which windows 7 am i supposed to buy to use with bootcamp. I know that it is not possible to use a windows 7 upgrade disk, and i think you cant use a OEM either so can someone link me what i am supposed to buy? Cheapest edition
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which win 7 works with bootcamp
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OEM is the same as the retail, only it doesn't come in a fancy box and is the version that comes with a new PC. It'll work just fine, although it isn't completely legal, which means retailers aren't supposed to sell you an OEM-version without a PC to go with it 
If you have an activation code, you can just download an official full version ISO from the internet, burn it to a DVD, and install from that. My college gave me a free Windows 7 upgrade, but since I have a Mac I needed a full version. I just used the activation code they gave me and downloaded a full ISO from somewhere else and it worked.
NewEgg, Amazon, Microcenter, Frys.
McKay is not completely correct.
The OEM license states:
- You have to build the system it's going on
(It can't be a pre-built Apple, Dell, ect.) - You have to provide support for that system
(Microsoft provides no support whatsoever) - System has to be sold to a third party
(You cannot keep the computer its going on for yourself) - The license can not be transferred to another computer
(If you try to move a OEM license to another computer, you might not be able to re-activate) - You have to provide the user with a OOBE experience where the user gets to create their User Account, ect.
(To do this you need to use Sysprep or The WAIK) - The Product key sticker it comes with has to be placed on the outside of the computer.
Your better off buying a Upgrade version and do Method #2 from Here to Clean install.