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    Can I use the MS Vista copy I recieve from Dell on another computer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Xfinity, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. Xfinity

    Xfinity Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi!

    I have ordered a notebook from Dell and will recieve a copy of Microsoft Vista with it. My question is if I can use that copy of Vista on another computer I own. The main reason I ask is because I want to use a 64-bit version instead of the 32-bit version I will recieve with the notebook. Its better to ask first if its doable before you buy a new copy of Vista ;).

    Thanks in advance and sorry if it has been asked before!

    // X
     
    Xfinity, Aug 2, 2007
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  2. nivek

    nivek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Historically, there's a bit of code added to the copy of Windows that comes with computers from these big vendors that checks your motherboard for their signature. There's a good chance it may not work.
     
    nivek, Aug 2, 2007
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, that copy is an OEM license married to the computer it was purchased on.
     
    Greg, Aug 2, 2007
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  4. Xfinity

    Xfinity Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, then I know. Thanks for the help! :)

    // X
     
    Xfinity, Aug 2, 2007
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  5. Kwakkel

    Kwakkel Weirdo

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    if Windows hasn't been installed and activated yet, there IS a chance it might work ;)
     
    Kwakkel, Aug 2, 2007
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    technically, but not legally
     
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    It WILL NOT *Wink Wink* work. I have tried it, and it acctually did. Supprizingly. But i did it on another Dell Computer though.
     
    IIIM3, Aug 3, 2007
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