Vista

RWBRWB Icrontian
edited January 2007 in Science & Tech
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116213&CMP=EMC-PR-MECH-I-012807&ATT=N82E16832116213
This OEM software is intended for system builders only and cannot be transferred to another PC once it is installed. The purchaser of this software is required to comply with the terms of the System Builder license, including the responsibility of providing all end user support for the software.

OK, it seems simple; but if this is true then this is utter crap. I have a laptop, it may last me up to one more year before I buy a new one. I won't be able to "transfer" this over? When I buy a laptop I order it without the OS so I can install my own. If it is like this, then I am worried about when I do my reinstalls, or even upgrades as feared in a new items listed a while back.

WTF guys? I was actually thinking of going ahead and buying a copy! NOT ANY MORE!

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited January 2007
    This is a restriction of OEM copies and has been in place since Windows 2000 (At least).
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited January 2007
    Yeah, it's always been this way, RWB. You can't transfer XP OEM licenses either.... :confused:
  • mtroxmtrox Minnesota
    edited January 2007
    My perception is apparently opposite of RWB's. You guys are implying that you can transfer retail XP liceneses?
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited January 2007
    Yes, you can. :)
  • mtroxmtrox Minnesota
    edited January 2007
    Cyclonite wrote:
    Yes, you can. :)

    You mean we're supposed to read all the EULA things?
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited January 2007
    Retail: Yes, you can transfer
    OEM: No, you cannot

    that's the way it was with 2K, XP, and Vista.
  • rapturerapture
    edited January 2007
    Retail: Yes, you can transfer
    OEM: No, you cannot

    I doubt there would be any problems calling Microsoft to reactivate on a new machine.
  • miragemirage
    edited January 2007
    It is just like the difference between building a new house and renovating. If there was a house already on the land and if you keep the chimney, for example, and build a new house around it, you can claim it was renovation. Similarly, if you keep a graphics card, case, or just a floppy ;) from a previous build, then you can claim it is an upgrade not a new machine. :tongue:

    Let me go and use my Linux machines a little, I need some serenity :rolleyes2
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