2007-08-01 04:51:31 · 6 answers · asked by gustavo 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Probably not, the copy of windows that comes bundled with a new computer is usually an OEM version (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and not a 'Retail' version. It is essentially locked to the motherboard of the laptop you bought it with.
You can probably install it on another computer but when it comes to validating it Micro$oft won't let that happen.
It's all to do with the different licensing of windows (OEM Vs Retail).
Hope this helps, there's a good article in my sources that explains OEM stuff further.
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2007-08-01 05:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by whalemeister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be allowed to install it but win vista will recognize your system as a different computer and will not give you activation till you purchase a license. Hope you didnt buy ultimate.
2007-08-01 12:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by John O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u cannot. u hav to buy another copy of vista. vista sucks u do not want to install it on a computer that did not come with it. u will have a ton of problems.
2007-08-01 12:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Once you've used up ONE serial number, YOU CAN NEVER use it AGAIN to INSTALL VISTA on OTHER COMPUTERS!
2007-08-01 12:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by Lucifer Sam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u cant.
u have to buy an new vista disc.
2007-08-01 11:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!
2007-08-01 11:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by OE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋