A Amidamaru In Runtime Messages 241 Feb 26, 2007 #1 On many websites there are OEMs being sold. I heard from somebody the only difference is; you dont get microsoft support and the box. Function wise this is the same - is this right?
On many websites there are OEMs being sold. I heard from somebody the only difference is; you dont get microsoft support and the box. Function wise this is the same - is this right?
forrestcupp Daemon Poster Messages 693 Feb 26, 2007 #2 right. just make sure it comes with a COA license number or you'll have to purchase a license separately to install it.
right. just make sure it comes with a COA license number or you'll have to purchase a license separately to install it.
Slam'n Systems Veteran Techist Member Messages 828 Location Albany, NY Feb 26, 2007 #3 Yeah I purchased the Microsoft Vista Home Premium OEM for $120.. Came with a DVD-clear case, Microsoft Vista booklet, CD and license number sticker.
Yeah I purchased the Microsoft Vista Home Premium OEM for $120.. Came with a DVD-clear case, Microsoft Vista booklet, CD and license number sticker.
forrestcupp Daemon Poster Messages 693 Feb 27, 2007 #4 Slam'n Systems said: Yeah I purchased the Microsoft Vista Home Premium OEM for $120.. Came with a DVD-clear case, Microsoft Vista booklet, CD and license number sticker. Click to expand... That's a really good deal. OEM's are usually full installs aren't they? I have an XP OEM and it is a full install. Where did you get this?
Slam'n Systems said: Yeah I purchased the Microsoft Vista Home Premium OEM for $120.. Came with a DVD-clear case, Microsoft Vista booklet, CD and license number sticker. Click to expand... That's a really good deal. OEM's are usually full installs aren't they? I have an XP OEM and it is a full install. Where did you get this?
E EricB Chillin Techie Messages 11,861 Location USA Feb 27, 2007 #5 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0251836
Slam'n Systems Veteran Techist Member Messages 828 Location Albany, NY Feb 27, 2007 #6 forrestcupp said: That's a really good deal. OEM's are usually full installs aren't they? I have an XP OEM and it is a full install. Where did you get this? Click to expand... Of course its a full install, OEM just means it doesnt come with original box and probably gay little extras but the key assentials, it comes with. Got it off of newegg.com
forrestcupp said: That's a really good deal. OEM's are usually full installs aren't they? I have an XP OEM and it is a full install. Where did you get this? Click to expand... Of course its a full install, OEM just means it doesnt come with original box and probably gay little extras but the key assentials, it comes with. Got it off of newegg.com
M mikee Fully Optimized Messages 4,179 Feb 27, 2007 #7 I think the only limit to oem is it is you can't move it to a different computer after it has been installed on a computer even if it is removed from the original computer.
I think the only limit to oem is it is you can't move it to a different computer after it has been installed on a computer even if it is removed from the original computer.