Bought OEM Vista from Newegg,couple questions.

Hello,

The OEM version of Vista looked like a good alternative but I wasn't prepared for what I received.
First there's 5 disk in the pack and reference to having to install the OEM preinstallation kit.
If anyone has bought one of these and knows what the 5 disk are for and what the pre-installation kit is I sure would appreciate it.

 

I bought Vista Ultimate x64 OEM from Newegg, but there was only one disc marked "64-bit software only". The packagaing did look intimidating (with the references to OEM builders and all), but it installed and activated like any retail version.

Post a picture of what came in the box/order. That might help sort things out.

Regards,
Paolo

 

All five of my disc say the same thing 'This disk contains 32 bit software only' did yours have five disk ? and was there any reference to the OEM Preinstallation Kit on the disk you installed ? .

 

C'mon am I the only person in the country or world that doesn't know what to do with these five disk ?

 

It's possible you have the following:

1) 5 cd's instead of 1 dvd.
2) 5 oem copies of Vista.

p.s. you could post a link to what you purchased as all we can do is guess or speculate. I purchased an oem version of Vista Ultimate from newegg and it came in a dvd case with 1 disc.

You might want to call newegg on Monday and ask to speak to customer service.

 

Vista only comes on dvd's normally right? If so, Ill take one of the extra dvd or cd keys off your hands .

 

I think you hit the nail on the head!....I checked the package and I do indeed have five cd's instead of one DVD !....I also checked the newegg site and I did indeed order the OEM Vista Business DVD....Thank you very much for suggesting something that should have been obvious.I'll call newegg on monday.

 

WoW, 5 CDs really? I also though it was DVD only

 

Yes I double checked Newegg and they do list the CD or DVD versions of all the OEM Vista software.So be carefull when ordering !