I have just finished building a PC from salvaged parts. One HD I have been useing just for storage with my Laptop and one I used to install Win98 to see if my PC will work.
Now I need an updated OS and of course I would like to spend as little as possible but in a legal manner. I don't mind bending the law but breaking it with copyright stuff etc is out of the Q.
To my knowledge an OEM version fits my purpose but will it work on either one of my HD if I were to format them?
Thanx.
2006-09-19 07:25:41 · 11 answers · asked by vik 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Certain OEM versions of XP require that your PC is a specific brand (Compaq or Dell for example). Almost all OEM's are fine though on any hardware.
Another problem may be with the product activation. Be prepared for a phone call to Microsoft where you will have to explain the circumstances of your mass hardware changes since your OEM's last activation. You will have to convince them you only have one current installation of XP. Have your original CD and CD key to hand when you phone them.
2006-09-19 10:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm using OEM on a self build - its legal and fine! All you do is buy a part from Amazon or Dabs or whaerever and buuy the OEM version along with the part, and its legal. I get all the updates and everything else, no problem. Most computers sold are OEM.
Just don't use a manufacturers disc - of course the Dell disc didn't work! Dell have to register each one they activate.
Make sure you buy your own, its about £60.
2006-09-19 08:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The OEM variations are meant for unique equipment manufacturers ie: Dell, Compaq, Gateway, or the interior sight computing gadget keep. those do no longer contain a Serial selection or in the event that they do probable have one created by making use of a key maker that would assist you place in and validate, yet won't assist you apply replace. in case you be responsive to the thank you to apply the OEM variations you could shop funds, yet there are subjects with doing so that would or won't be subjects for you. one way you would be waiting to unravel your concern. Boot the gadget into risk-free mode. Then initiate administration Panel Hardware, goto the gadget supervisor, then goto gadget contraptions and DELETE each and every thing in there. Goto the USB contraptions and delete each and every thing. in fact pass into each and every tab in there and delete each and every thing that isn't the comparable as formerly. the large ingredient is each and all the motherboard hardware and USB controllers from the previous motherboard. do no longer delete the LAN card one if its the comparable card. this type you need to use abode windows replace to get drivers etc.. Reboot the mahcine and allow XP re-automobile hit upon your motherboard and contraptions linked and deploy the mind-blowing drivers for it. you will choose an XP CD to probable furnish drivers or the motive force disks from the manufacturers for any hardware.
2016-10-01 03:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by hobin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OEM will work but you may not be eligible for things like Windows update for security fixes and any future upgrades. I've also wondered how the OEM people get around copy right laws. I'm not totally convinced that this form of software is legal.
2006-09-19 07:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OEM will work fine, you'll need to apply some modifications to the registry if you plan on using Windows update - (not necessary as you can DL the updates via other means)
2006-09-19 07:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by Laquishacashaunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried this with a dell oem disc that a customer left in our shop and it didn't work...seems it's knows it's not a dell computer by looking at the bios. BTW why not try windows 2000, ask your friends if you can borrow theirs and install it on your machine.
2006-09-19 08:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OEM stands for Original equipment manufacturer and will work fine. You can always get a beta version of Vista.
2006-09-19 07:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by eireblood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this will work ok,but dont go and format the hard drive,let windows xp do it for you,install xp by re-starting and "pressing any key to boot from cd",this will mean you have to go into bios and make your cd/dvd-rom the 1st boot device and save and exit
part way through instalation you will be able to partition and format the drive and then install xp,saving you time
although xp can run with 256mb ram ,it should run best with 512mb ram so try and upgrade this,you will notice the difference
good luck
2006-09-20 09:17:15 · answer #8 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the way, uh huh. Put the disk in and turn it on. As for support, which one guy said you might not get, I say hogwash. 90% of Windows OS sold is "OEM" (Original Equipment Manufacturer.)
2006-09-19 07:37:54 · answer #9 · answered by Scott K 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. OEM is meant to be sold to companies that manufacture PC's.
2006-09-19 08:19:29 · answer #10 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋