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    OEM Vista VS Vista

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by RePaRaQu, Sep 16, 2007.

  1. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Do you get extra tools, software or other apps.
     
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    noiren Notebook Guru

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    no friend, it the same thing except OEM version of the software is cheaper because its meant to be installed on new PCs thats all
     
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  3. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    okay so it's just the default drivers and software delivered with the notebook.

    Like smart battery, smart meeting and others.
     
    RePaRaQu, Sep 16, 2007
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    And you actually get more on most OEM installs, whether you want it or not!
     
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  5. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Yep i bought an OEM version 32Bits Vista Home Premium and installed it.
    Downloaded the OEM install kit to transfer my Vista MS OEM to Compal installed OEM.
     
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  6. noiren

    noiren Notebook Guru

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    Well, whoever sold you the laptop should provide a cd/dvd with all the drivers, you wont get those drivers if you just buy an OEM or any version of the OS
     
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    Yep the shop provided me with driver CD/Software CD and an extra TV-LifeView Cd.
    Also Nero OEM, and some test DVD for Office.
    Even got the org Intel Driver DVD, al drivers are on this disc.
     
    RePaRaQu, Sep 16, 2007
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