Soldato
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My friend recently replaced his mobo but didnt have to buy vista again, why is this, its an oem version by the way
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thats a bit naughty 
if it was an upgrade motherboard then when he called microsoft to reactivate maybe he didn't tell them the truth. which means he is licensed..
Personaly I do not see the problem in using your OEM for an upgrade motherboard for your own system (in my own opinion I don't agree with the rip of prices we have to pay compared to our USA of brothers/sisters) but if using for 2 computers a bit taking the mick and if he gets caught out you take your medicine, I think about that covers it.
the motherboard is the main part meaning thats the system.. by upgradeing the motherboard it means basicly a new system/computer... oem licenses can only be activated on 1 system/computer and can't be reactivated on another..
IIRC, it has been recently suggested that the OFT (and EU?) should look at the validity of several companies' (including MS) EULAs.
However, until tested in Court, non-adherence to the EULA is, prima facie, a breach of contract.
However, until tested in Court, non-adherence to the EULA is, prima facie, a breach of contract.