Buying OEM versions of Windows Vista: the facts

jmke · 2nd February 2007, 14:05

Want to spare a few $/€ and get the OEM? Here's what you need to know:

"OEM software is also tied to the motherboard it is first installed on. Unlike the retail versions of Windows which can be transferred to a new computer, OEM versions are not transferable. What about upgrading hardware? Microsoft says that anything is fair game, except the motherboard. Replacing the motherboard in a computer results in a 'new personal computer,' which the company considers to be synonymous with a transfer. It's not permitted with an OEM edition of Windows.

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070130-8730.html

The Senile Doctor · 2nd February 2007, 16:18

manmanman...asswipes
what happens to a doa or dfd (deadfirstday)?

2nd February 2007, 16:25

We need to wait anyway untill M$ releases the DVDs with the SP2 version of Vista.

jmke · 2nd February 2007, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Senile Doctor

what happens to a doa or dfd (deadfirstday)?

how are you going to install on a DOA in the first place

2nd February 2007, 14:05	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Buying OEM versions of Windows Vista: the facts Want to spare a few $/€ and get the OEM? Here's what you need to know: "OEM software is also tied to the motherboard it is first installed on. Unlike the retail versions of Windows which can be transferred to a new computer, OEM versions are not transferable. What about upgrading hardware? Microsoft says that anything is fair game, except the motherboard. Replacing the motherboard in a computer results in a 'new personal computer,' which the company considers to be synonymous with a transfer. It's not permitted with an OEM edition of Windows. http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070130-8730.html __________________

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2nd February 2007, 16:25	#3
Rutar Posts: n/a	We need to wait anyway untill M$ releases the DVDs with the SP2 version of Vista.