http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/123067/rb/27390374936
This says its for system builders only?
I'm building my own computer - but i'm not a company! Does that count?
2007-04-30 08:16:10 · 6 answers · asked by simon_srwp 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
you're building your own, that makes you a system builder.
yes, you can buy oem Vista. be forewarned though, Vista pretty much sucks at this point.
lots of beta drivers, some things don't even have drivers yet.
it's going to be six months to a year before vista has widespread adoption.
2007-04-30 08:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by tigerkitty2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can install oem vista. It works ut cheaper but it can only be instaled on one PC. If you make drastic changes to the PC such as swapping the motherbard it may invalidate windows. Also with OEM you cannot get support direct from microsoft you need to go to the person who supplied the OEM version, in this case it would be yourself as the system nuilder. From a tech help point of view you would be almost on your own.
It is also possible to install vista using an update disc. You can only update an existing windows installation, fortunately you can use the update CD to install a 30 day trial of vista which you can then upgrade. First you use it to install vista as the 30 day trial version without putting in the key. then you run the update on the trial version you installed this time putting in the key.
These are cheaper ways to install vista than the full retail package but bear in mind the restrictions.
2007-04-30 18:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can purchase it. You do not need to buy a processor, hard drive, anything with it. Just go to http://www.newegg.com and purchase it. That's where I got mine.
In the past, it has been different, but not any more.
Yes, as the person above says, there are many devices that don't work with Windows Vista. So, if I were you, since you're building a new computer, make sure each device has drivers for Windows Vista. Many drivers (30,000 I think) are included on the Vista CD, but if you go to the manufacturer's web site, you'll find even newer ones.
Anyway, hope this helps and if you need further info, feel free to message me.
2007-04-30 15:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Benjamin M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually you may find you have difficulty with that. The official Microsoft stance on this is registered system builders. They issue licenses to companies who build professionally not individuals. I would recommend going to the Microsoft site and finding out there, if you purchase it and then cannot activate it you're in the brown stuff. Check first hope this helps.
2007-04-30 15:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you buy a motherboard, you can buy OEM Vista at the same time. You can not install it on any other machine once installed on the one you are building.
2007-04-30 15:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by Dynamasis 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
with oem it just means u need to buy a motherboard/hard drive along with the cd, but also means u cant install it on another pc.
2007-04-30 15:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋