Windows OEM and hardware replacement

jambus · 24 Jan 2009 at 17:33

Pretty simple, if I install vista on my system now, will the OS still work when I switch my processor, motherboard, ram and GPU as I plan to do in a couple of days? I have the OEM edition, not the retail edition

Meatball · 24 Jan 2009 at 17:56

No, you would be breaking your license terms. Windows OEM is tied to the motherboard of the computer it's installed on. Unless you're swapping the motherboard for warranty purposes you're no licensed. If you upgrade your computer a lot get the retail edition. Why not install Linux or something for a few days? Saves having to buy a new license for Windows

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Dappy · 24 Jan 2009 at 17:59

I think you could install Vista as a 30 day trial (i.e with no key) until the motherboard has been changed and then enter your product key.

Burnsy2023 · 24 Jan 2009 at 21:54

Dappy said:
I think you could install Vista as a 30 day trial (i.e with no key) until the motherboard has been changed and then enter your product key.

It isn't a trial

Kennysevenfold · 24 Jan 2009 at 22:46

Burnsy2023 said:
It isn't a trial

Eh.? you always get the option to use the 30 trial before entering a key...

i would just do that mate

Meatball · 24 Jan 2009 at 23:03

It's not technically a trial, it's a 30 day grace period

. Although really you can use the time as a 'trial'.

Ice Tea · 25 Jan 2009 at 00:02

@ Meatball

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13347527&postcount=182

Sorry to sidetrack the thread .

Burnsy2023 · 25 Jan 2009 at 01:24

Kennysevenfold said:
Eh.? you always get the option to use the 30 trial before entering a key...

i would just do that mate

To use Windows you need a valid licence, the grace period doesn't circumvent it.

Memphis · 25 Jan 2009 at 01:36

Burnsy2023 said:
To use Windows you need a valid licence, the grace period doesn't circumvent it.

It seems ignorance is bliss Burnsy

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gamesaregood · 25 Jan 2009 at 01:44

You could always try Windows 7 Beta for a few days