i've hered there is two kinds, the normal installation, and the oem disk, if possiable which would be the better one for me.
as i am going to buy a new system unit , and would also like to install it on this one as well but i don't think you can do that but not sure......can i install the same disk on two computers in the same house .....as i've found out this one has an illeagle copy of windows on it
2007-11-17 02:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by carlito 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It's the exact same software, minus the box and literature. You can save money by buying OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). To qualify to buy the OEM version, some vendors make you buy a piece of computer hardware, but even a one dollar generic mouse will qualify.
If you need installation instructions, get a Windows book from your local library. The software pretty much installs itself once you load it into the cd drive.
2007-11-17 02:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by Harbinger 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Okay dude, see, frist of all, i would recommend you Windows Vista TM*, if you are buying a 'NEW' PC. Thats coz you'll feel gud, new pc, nice interface, everything latest. Anyway, An OEM disk,
It will not do an upgrade - only a 'clean' install (A Full or Upgrade
disk will do either; an Upgrade one will need evidence of entitlement to
Upgrade)
It carries no right to support from Microsoft - that is the
responsibility of the OEM supplier
It carries no rights to transfer it to any other machine after initial
installation.
It may miss out some extra items
So I would certainly recommend you buying a normal installation disk, be FREE FROM HASSLES.
When it comes to installing it on other PC,it won't be possible, it doesn't matter if currently it has Pirated or original copy.
That is because, when you install windows from this disk, it has a few files, that will be installed and locked on the disk, so you can never have them installed on any other system than this one itself. But then I've heard that with a new pc, you are already provided with an original copy of Win Vista these days.....................check it out in your area, BEST of luck.
2007-11-17 02:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jackparrot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are restrictions on the use of an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) disk. It can only be installed on one machine and must stay with that machine. These oem disks are what is supplied to major computer manufacturers. They are usually quite a bit cheaper then a "full" installation disk, but the software contained on these disks is the same.
Windows can only be legally installed and registered to one pc. If you need to install to two pc's you will need to purchase two disks or at least two licenses.
2007-11-17 02:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the OEM disc...it's cheaper.
Don't worry about Microsoft support...because it's like a ghost...it's supposed to be there but you can't see it!
In other words, MS Support Sucks.
With OEM you still have access to the twice-weekly updates. And like full retail version, your options are limited to "RE-INSTALL" when you constantly get system crashes and blue screen of death.
2007-11-17 02:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by Frankel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mfrs now do not comprise a device restoration DVD/CD however the restoration is on the annoying force, likely on a hidden partition of the force. There could be some type of device restoration instructions that got here with the computing device.
2016-10-02 02:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can only install it on one computer.
2007-11-17 02:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by PC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends... what sort of windows is it?
2007-11-17 02:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jordan Didcott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋