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    window vista upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hk09, Jun 19, 2007.

  1. hk09

    hk09 Notebook Geek

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    what is the difference between window vista business-retail and window vista business for system builder?
     
    hk09, Jun 19, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    System builder = OEM, which means that copy will only install on one machine forever. It will not transfer to another computer, and you would have to purchase another copy if some day you need a new computer.
     
    Greg, Jun 19, 2007
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  3. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    I believe it does not come with technical support from Microsoft either.

    OEM is cheaper, so if you are sure you won't need to call Microsoft for anything vista related and you have no need to transfer it to another machine OEM is a good buy.

    Note* to buy OEM you must purchase a new PC component like a processor, Hard drive, CD/DVD drive, etc.

    good luck!
     
    yuio, Jun 19, 2007
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  4. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    A lot of times places like newegg.com will ship you a $1 molex Y-cable with it to fulfill the hardware requirement.
     
    Pitabred, Jun 19, 2007
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  5. Evolution

    Evolution Vox Sola

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    In theory this is how OEM versions of windows must be purchased but these days some* retailers no longer force you to buy any hardware with the OEM version of windows :D .
     
    Evolution, Jun 19, 2007
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