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Windows Vista Problem solving for the Windows Vista Operating System. Please remember to state which edition of Vista you are using - Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate etc. and whether you are using the 32-bit or 64-bit version if you know. |
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Clarification
Please can somebody confirm that if I was to buy Vista Ultimate OEM I would be able to install it more than once. I have read so many crossed reports on this that I don't know whether it is possible.
I format every six months so I don't intend purchasing as frequently. If you catch my drift ![]() |
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I'm honestly not sure either. I may buy XP Media Center 2005 OEM from Newegg which comes with an upgrade coupon giving you Vista Home Premium Upgrade DVD for shipping cost only. I'm still not sure how much Vista OEMs will cost, but this way may still be cheaper, and I'll be able to try out MCE for a little while.
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[that's the full version I guess] Last edited by uripyores; January 6th, 2007 at 04:30 PM. |
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Yes that's the retail version. The OEM is about £135 which isn't really too bad. As far as I can gather the only differences between the two are the warranties and support.
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I've read the same as you Mr Bean and tbh I'm not sure if the OEM can be installed on your PC after say a mobo upgrade. I would suspect it will be possible but you'll have to go through the whole activation process.
I'm buying the retail version of Ultimate, though I wish MS would send me a copy for nothing along with a nice laptop like they did those bloggers, what with this site and all lol ![]() |
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Live in hope Mishy mate
![]() The activation thing wouldn't bother me, personally, but it would be nice if they stood up and said yeah or nay. And Microsoft wonder why people get browned off with them!!! |
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I believe the rules will be the same as XP. However, I do know that VISTA will incorporate what is known as "Software Protection Platform" (SPP).
This technology will determine whether a copy of Vista is genuine or not. When Vista detects an invalid product key, tampered license files, attempts to hack product activation, or other indications that the software is not or is no longer genuine MS, it will display messages to the user and some functionality will be affected. Once in a non-genuine state, certain designated features will be disabled and the system may be required to reactivate and/or perform a successful validation to restore those features or prevent further loss of functionality. If the system is required to reactivate, a 30 day grace period will be provided after which time the system will be moved into a reduced functionality mode if it fails to activate. Some affected programs within Vista: Windows Aero Windows Defender Windows ReadyBoost Windows Update |
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