Windows Vista validation question

[Biglunn]

Hello.

Just a quick question - Ive installed Vista 32bit OEM, and I want to remove it. I havent validated it yet (and windows tells me I have 26 days to do so). BUT I installed an update (August DirectX update) which required a Windows Genuine Advantage validation. Can I delete this Vista off my hard drive, and sell it on?

 

[Biglunn]

The terms of your OEM license state that you cannot resell it.

True, but i havent activated it yet. I understand that once activated, its locked to the system.