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    Gateway Vista OS Disk on a Mac

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sabianzildjian10, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. sabianzildjian10

    sabianzildjian10 Newbie

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    I wondering if i can use my Gateway's Vista OS disk to put Vsta on my new macbook and have everything work ok.
     
    sabianzildjian10, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    I don't think so. I believe OEM discs only work with their native computers, and I believe it is also illegal to install OEM Windows on a different machine.
     
    KGann, Jul 16, 2008
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    No, you aren't allowed to install your OEM copy on any other machine.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 16, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, put! Thread closed.

    You'll need to purchase another copy of Windows.
     
    Greg, Jul 16, 2008
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  5. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Ya, it's illegal, you'll have to buy it, sorry.
     
    Thomas, Jul 16, 2008
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  6. chesieofdarock

    chesieofdarock Notebook Deity

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    you forgot to close the thread :p
     
    chesieofdarock, Jul 16, 2008
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  7. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Dang the forums are buggy today. Mod tools are out of whack.
     
    Greg, Jul 16, 2008
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