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    Confused about VIST OEM

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. Eagle97

    Eagle97 Notebook Guru

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    Is a new boxed “32 bit Vista SP 1 full OEM” the same (or as good) as one without the OEM designation, and what, if any, is the difference between them?
     
    Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The OEM designation means you can NEVER transfer the license from the PC you first install it on. Which means once the computer dies the OS goes with it.
     
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    Thanks, but can I get one without an OEM?
     
    Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008
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    Don't let us stop you. ;)
     
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  5. Eagle97

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    Thanks, Swarmer. I'm relatively new to all of this, but I appreciate your help. Your response was clearly understood, but I appreciate it anyway.
     
    Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008
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    You can buy a retail version of Vista, if thats what you're asking.
     
    diggy, Jul 10, 2008
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  7. Eagle97

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    Yes, it is. Thank you again.
     
    Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008
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    Vista Home Premium is currently $119 for the upgrade or $209 for the full product. Both with SP1 included. At amazon.com.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jul 10, 2008
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    That's great. I will get that instead of the OEM. You all have helped me very much.
     
    Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008
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    HERE is a table that compares the different Vista versions.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jul 10, 2008
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  11. Eagle97

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    WOW, you sure do give a lot of info on that site. I'm going to log off now & check it out.
     
    Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008
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  12. Eagle97

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    WOW, that's alot of free info. I'm logging off now so that I can learn more from it.
     
    Eagle97, Jul 10, 2008
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