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    using the dell vista OS with another pc

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by owais, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. owais

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    can i use the vista install disc i got with the m1530 on another pc i have?

    i was just thinking as it might be just for dell...

    thank,owais
     
    owais, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As it is an OEM license, you legally cannot install it on another PC. And you can never install the OS on more than one computer anyway, so you want to brake the rules twice :D.

    UPDATE: Were you talking about just installing with the disc and using your own non-OEM key? THAT is okay.

    The Dell CD might not work on other PCs, but I think it will install an unactivated copy.
     
    Greg, Jul 16, 2008
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    It probably won't. I've tried to do this with previous Dell OEM OS CD's and always got a "sorry, non-Dell system" error. I even tried it a few years ago with an Office 2000 CD from Dell. No go. I suppose it does a BIOS check of some sort. If his other system is a Dell, then maybe it'll work.

    But as you say, he can't legally use his OEM key on another system, so unless he has another key then it's a moot point.
     
    Fountainhead, Jul 16, 2008
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    as far as I understand, it's not legal but ... I did it on my custom build desktop :D
     
    haquocdung, Jul 17, 2008
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    You could run vlite and make a installation disc that way.
     
    atbnet, Jul 17, 2008
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    Sorry to dig up this threaad again....i have a macbook pro and i used to have a dell vostro 1700...can i use the dell's operating system dvd to install windows vista on my mac via bootcamp? i a bit confused...
     
    Luke1708, Jan 17, 2009
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  7. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can use a Dell OEM installation CD to install the relevant OS on any computer. It will behave like any other OEM installation CD. It will create an unactivated installation. You will have to provide your own key.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 17, 2009
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    thanks... i'll try it...
     
    Luke1708, Jan 18, 2009
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