Is it legal to replace the OEM Windows system?

Hi guru,
Let's say, my company bought a computer, which is pre-installed a Windows, for example, Windows 8.1, can I replace the Windows 8.1 with a Windows 7 (I downloaded a Windows 7 ISO from internet).
Q1. Can I use the OEM key to activate the Windows 7?
Q2. Is it legal to do so?
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Joined: Dec 16, 2011
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posted Friday, December 16, 2011 3:35:15 PM
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I'm trying to download a .csv file from my web application using Content-Disposition
here is my code
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From what I can understand, this is in a bit of a "gray zone", showing the key isn't illegal, but if you plan on using it again, when doing a re-install of the system it isn't allowed, or use it on another computer for that matter,
In these cases, you should use the recovery media that is shipped with your computer or download it from the manufacturer.
The OEM
recovery media should match the product version originally preinstalled on the system; no other image may be used to restore the system to its original
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I would contact MS and see what they are saying, depending
on what you need the key for of course:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/326246?wa=wsignin1.0
Best regards
Andreas Molin
Andreas Molin | Site: www.guidestomicrosoft.com | Twitter: andreas_molin

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