Can I transfer a Windows 7 license to another computer? [duplicate]

Can I transfer a Windows 7 license to another computer? [duplicate] I was thinking of buying Windows 7 Ultimate to be installed on an old computer. In due time, I will be giving this old computer away.
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Guest [Entry]

"If you are purchasing a ""retail copy"" from a shop, you should not have any problems transferring it to another computer.

If you do run into a problem activating (which occasionally does happen) simply calling the Microsoft activation line (number given during the activation wizard) will allow you to activate it with a special code that you type in."

Guest [Entry]

"If you are using a full retail license you will have no issues

Note however:

An OEM 'system builder' license must stay with the computer it is first installed on. (I believe it links with the motherboard).

For a upgrade license, my understanding is that, if it is installed over an existing OEM install, you can't transfer the 'full' license to another computer - only the 'upgrade' part. However this shouldn't be a problem if the 'underlying' OS was a full retail copy to begin with."