Can I install OEM windows

Hello if I wan't to install windows on my mac using bootcamp can I use the OEM version of windows. Thanks

Windows 7 and previous versions will not install on a external drive. It is one of the restrictions of windows. It must be installed to a internal hard drive or ssd, the drive must be internal to the computer. Actually connected directly to the main system board of the computer and not to any external type ports.
Windows 8 does have a feature/method for installing to a external drive but I have no idea how it is done.
Since you are looking at installing windows 7 you have to install that to the internal drive on the mac using boot camp assistant.
So you can't install it on a usb drive on a windows pc and then move it to your mac.

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