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    thinking of buying vista but

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by streather, Feb 19, 2007.

  1. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    is it possible for me to buy the OEM version and use it ok with my notebook, i mean will it activate alright etc? (the place im planning on buying from has OEM vista home premium for £70 inc vat and postage)
     
    streather, Feb 19, 2007
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    Yes. That is what I did.
     
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    I asked IBM service rep to upgrade to VIsta. He told me that the lappie have to stay for three days at SC. I said i cant wait that long and finally he told me to upgrade by myself. He gave me OEM CD pack. I can activate the windows normally.
     
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    It would violate the EULA if you if it w/ a different manufacture than the one specified on the OEM, but it will nonetheless work fine on any computer you install it one
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 20, 2007
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    well im thinking of buying it from ebuyer so its a generic OEM for system builders not for a specific manufacturer so hopefully that doesn't violate the EULA, unless using it on a notebook and not actually "building" a system counts of course :)
     
    streather, Feb 20, 2007
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    Yes, as long as you have a legitimate product key.

    Not necessarily. You are right if one were to buy a notebook preloaded with Vista and use the included CD to install Vista on another notebook, but purchasing an OEM edition of Vista separately at a lower cost is perfectly legal.

    Yes. Go ahead and save yourself some money...but remember, there won't be any free tech support through Microsoft.
     
    Gautam, Feb 20, 2007
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