Windows OEM license

Posted: 07-31-2007, 06:14 PM

cnoyes

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I built a new computer, and activated my OEM version of Vista Home Premium
x64. Long story short, after a few days of using it my motherboard is
defective, is being returned, and I am replacing it with a different brand
motherboard. Am I going to run into issues with activiting my new install,
once I have a different motherboard in?

When it says non-transferable, which part of the computer does that refer
to? Is there automatic enforcement of the policy built in?

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cnoyes

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RE: Windows OEM license

Posted: 07-31-2007, 08:24 PM

Nevermind. I should have done a search. There's a good thread if you're
looking for the same solution entitled "Vista Ultimate OEM".

Seems that if the board is defective, Microsoft will give you a new
activation code. If you are simply upgrading because you want better
features, that will not fly.

"cnoyes" wrote:

> I built a new computer, and activated my OEM version of Vista Home Premium
> x64. Long story short, after a few days of using it my motherboard is
> defective, is being returned, and I am replacing it with a different brand
> motherboard. Am I going to run into issues with activiting my new install,
> once I have a different motherboard in?
>
> When it says non-transferable, which part of the computer does that refer
> to? Is there automatic enforcement of the policy built in?

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