Can Dell Windows be installed on another PC?

[fatrabbit]

Hi,

I have a version of Windows which came from Dell. Is it possible to install this on another machine (either standard PC or Macbook Pro using Bootcamp)?

Thanks.

 

[Brian Stuart]

Not if it an OEM copy which is more than likely.

 

[RJC]

Only Retail windows can be moved to to another pc after the original installation is wiped, OEM which usualy supplied by Dell and other big pc manufacturers can only be installed on the pc it was originaly activated on.
So no to your original question you will need to purchase a new copy:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=33&catid=20

Rob

 

[Antar Bolaeisk]

Yes it is possible and as proof I sit here typing from a computer on which I installed a Dell OEM copy of Vista Home Premium (32-bit). There was no problem with the installation and in fact activation, it accepted the code supplied no questions asked.

I only did this to see what Vista was like before committing to purchasing it, which I did eventually to get the 64-bit edition. However, under the terms of the license agreement this is not allowed and it's really up to yourself, fatrabbit, to decide whether you want to break the law or not.

 

[dave-lew99]

As said, there is no technical reason why it won't work (unless it's a custom install - eg only contains the drivers for their machines) but legally it would be breaking the EULA.

Up to you if you want to go down that path or not...

 

[Lysander]

Yup, I've done it a couple of times.

 

[Dark_Angel]

To sum it up:

Possible: Yes
Legal: Not so much