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ace ventura
31-05-2007, 18:49
i would be greatful if someone could tell me if i can install xp oem on my new build pc,the version is already installed on my old pc which is still in use,someone told me if you replace too many parts you have to buy a new os.My problem is that i have just bought vista home premium 64 bit but i am having second thoughts about it because of driver issues.
nicky munchkin
31-05-2007, 18:54
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Cosmo_1847
31-05-2007, 19:00
You can install an OEM copy of windows onto another computer but you must remove it from the first computer before you built your new computer or after you have copied all your data across.
nicky munchkin
31-05-2007, 19:01
You can install an OEM copy of windows onto another computer but you must remove it from the first computer before you built your new computer or after you have copied all your data across.
Well okay then, NO unless you buy another copy of Windows for the first computer :p
Chenks
31-05-2007, 19:28
i believe the answer is no.. isn't the OEM non-transferrable?

if so, you can't transfer it to another PC. once the original PC dies.. then XP installation dies with it.
[M]uuhh
31-05-2007, 19:31
i believe the answer is no.. isn't the OEM non-transferrable?

if so, you can't transfer it to another PC. once the original PC dies.. then XP installation dies with it.

thats vista, XP should be transferable, or at least, it used to be. as i have used mine on new builds when upgrading.
Westy5
31-05-2007, 19:35
Agree with Chenks, OEMs are licensed to the build not the person and non-transferable. Retail is transferable as long as it is removed from the initial install
ace ventura
31-05-2007, 19:47
thank you for helping me .Do you think i should install vista 64bit or leave it untill more drivers are sorted for it.
Cosmo_1847
31-05-2007, 19:52
I have transfered my OEM install from one computer to another with no problems.
Westy5
31-05-2007, 19:55
I have transfered my OEM install from one computer to another with no problems.

(cough) Oh, you can do it alright (cough), but it's against the OEM licence;)
nicky munchkin
31-05-2007, 20:17
thank you for helping me .Do you think i should install vista 64bit or leave it untill more drivers are sorted for it.
I'd give it a try if I were you.
movinginthedark
31-05-2007, 20:34
Vista is pretty stable for a lot of hardware by most accounts. But - on the other hand - it can go desasterously wrong. So it's a bit of a mixed bag really...but it wont hurt to give it a go.
saltynay
31-05-2007, 20:34
just dual boot :D solves all the problems
DarkEntity
31-05-2007, 21:45
If you check your hardware first, then decide if you actually can get Vista Drivers.
nicky munchkin
01-06-2007, 19:52
Most modern printers/scanners/graphics cards have vista drivers available by now ;).
Westy5
01-06-2007, 20:01
If you check your hardware first, then decide if you actually can get Vista Drivers.

ALWAYS pays to check - especially if computers are involved!

Bit like measure twice, cut once!