BF2S Forums OEM Vista 64bit

GodFather wrote:

Little BaBy JESUS wrote:

Ok really easy, really noob question here.

will buying a OEM version of Vista 64bit cause any problems?

like not being able to run certain programs or anything
or not being able to overclock or anything...

its just alot cheaper and im getting very close to ordering my PC so im just making 100% sure.

I built my friends computer and bought that, it works. Just you dont get any support from MS supposedly (but still get updates)


see my Stupid ass thread...

Thanks. read the thread.... pretty sure i got all the info i need.

this can be closed.

jamiet757 wrote:

rammunition wrote:

one thing about OEM operating systems, it locks your motherboard down, so in other words you can only install the OS on that motherboard meaning if you want to upgrade you will need a new copy.

Wrong. Where do you get your info? Provide proof from Microsoft saying that, then I will believe it.

As people said in the other thread, the only difference between OEM and Retail is the lack of support from Microsoft for OEM, that and it doesn't come in a fancy box with manuals and stuff. That is the ONLY difference.

OEM versions of Windows are bound to the machine. If you change enough hardware, your product key will become invalid. That's why they can put stickers with the code on OEM computers.

rammunition wrote:

jamiet757 wrote:

rammunition wrote:

one thing about OEM operating systems, it locks your motherboard down, so in other words you can only install the OS on that motherboard meaning if you want to upgrade you will need a new copy.

Wrong. Where do you get your info? Provide proof from Microsoft saying that, then I will believe it.

As people said in the other thread, the only difference between OEM and Retail is the lack of support from Microsoft for OEM, that and it doesn't come in a fancy box with manuals and stuff. That is the ONLY difference.

are you sure you can upgrade the motherboard with OEM O/S installed computers????

or is it only OEM operating systems on manufacturers computers (Dell,HP etc) that lock their motherboards down???

Uh...what?...

You need to learn the difference between hardware and software. An operating system is not going to "lock your motherboard down". As said, it simply means, Microsoft does not support it - end of!

CrazeD wrote:

rammunition wrote:

jamiet757 wrote:

Wrong. Where do you get your info? Provide proof from Microsoft saying that, then I will believe it.

As people said in the other thread, the only difference between OEM and Retail is the lack of support from Microsoft for OEM, that and it doesn't come in a fancy box with manuals and stuff. That is the ONLY difference.

are you sure you can upgrade the motherboard with OEM O/S installed computers????

or is it only OEM operating systems on manufacturers computers (Dell,HP etc) that lock their motherboards down???

Uh...what?...

You need to learn the difference between hardware and software. An operating system is not going to "lock your motherboard down". As said, it simply means, Microsoft does not support it - end of!

Actually rammunition is right.  If you buy an OEM OS and install it on a computer then upgrade the motherboard and CPU of that computer, it will not let you activate the OS on the upgraded computer.  I know because this happened to me with an OEM copy of XP.  When I got a new mobo and CPU, it said "Too many components have changed, blah blah, not a valid copy anymore."  Of course I just called some MS person in India and got it activated no problem.

Install only once - no transfers allowed

Another restriction of the OEM license is that after you install the software on one computer, you can't transfer it to another. If you want a copy of Vista you can install on one computer today and later use on a different computer, you must purchase a full-priced retail copy.

If you replace the motherboard in your computer, you also can't continue to use the OEM copy of Windows Vista on it. Microsoft considers a motherboard such a significant component that, when you replace it, you have created a new computer. The OEM copy of the software will then fail the validation, and you should purchase a new license to continue using Vista.

http://windows.about.com/od/buyupgrade/f/vista_oem.htm

This is why OEM software is so much cheaper!

Last edited by SpIk3y (2008-11-07 13:55:26)

SpIk3y wrote:

CrazeD wrote:

rammunition wrote:

are you sure you can upgrade the motherboard with OEM O/S installed computers????

or is it only OEM operating systems on manufacturers computers (Dell,HP etc) that lock their motherboards down???

Uh...what?...

You need to learn the difference between hardware and software. An operating system is not going to "lock your motherboard down". As said, it simply means, Microsoft does not support it - end of!

Actually rammunition is right.  If you buy an OEM OS and install it on a computer then upgrade the motherboard and CPU of that computer, it will not let you activate the OS on the upgraded computer.  I know because this happened to me with an OEM copy of XP.  When I got a new mobo and CPU, it said "Too many components have changed, blah blah, not a valid copy anymore."  Of course I just called some MS person in India and got it activated no problem.

Sorry, I thought he was talking about something else. I meant that OEM installs and works the same way as retail. I know that it can only be used on one machine.