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montecezuma

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Hello I'm new Great site
I want to format my hard drive and reinstall windows but its an OEM version of Vista Ultimate x64 I heard there may be problems and that it wont activate . I have the disc and all the keys etc. Also I want to install on another hard drive as the present one is too small and filling up quickly Many thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    AMD Athlon (tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ 2.21 GHz
    Motherboard
    A8N32-SLI DELUXE
    Memory
    4 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    2x Radeon X1950 pro
    Sound Card
    integrated Realtek AC'97 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hyundai IT N220W DVI
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    ST340016A 40gig Samsung SP2014N 200gig
    PSU
    Tegan 600 watt
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    Standard
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    water cooled
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    USB HID
    Keyboard
    Logitech HID
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    10Mb
Hello Montecezuma,

Welcome to Vista Forums.

The only problem I ran into was with online activation. Had to do a phone activation, which was fairly painless.

Hope this helps.

Gary
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
    Memory
    Crucial Ballistix 4x2GB PC2 6400
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207 + HPvs15
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 + 1024x768
    Hard Drives
    2-WD5000AAKS-500 GB WD 5000AAV-500 GB external
    Mouse
    MX Revolution
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    Microsoft Comfort Curve
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    Wacom Intuos 2 Graphics Tablet Experience Index=5.5
As long as it is the same system ( Eg, Same Motherboard/RAM/Processor/HDD ( May be a problem ) But I've upgraded hard-drives in countless OEM Windows Computers and not had a problem with re-activating. Besides, activating Vista by phone can be a pain-less way, but it will get done if you need to do it. More than likely, however, you should be able to activate online with no problem ^.^

Good luck! :)
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built
    CPU
    AMD PHENOM X4 9600 BE 2.3GHZ @ 2.46GHZ
    Motherboard
    TA790GX 128M AM2+
    Memory
    8GB OCZ PC6400 800MHZ DDR2 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GTS 250 1GB VRAM
    Sound Card
    SB5120 24-BIT 7.1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 2330V 23" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    250GB SEAGATE HDD
    PSU
    650W
    Case
    GENERIC
    Cooling
    3 120MM FANS
    Mouse
    MS WIRELESS DESKTOP 3000
    Keyboard
    MS WIRELESS DESKTOP 3000
    Internet Speed
    6MB/s
    Other Info
    Main Machine. Just upgraded my RAM to 8GB. Next task will be to get a new processor for this machine ( 9650 was for my secondary machine )

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
    Memory
    Crucial Ballistix 4x2GB PC2 6400
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207 + HPvs15
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 + 1024x768
    Hard Drives
    2-WD5000AAKS-500 GB WD 5000AAV-500 GB external
    Mouse
    MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve
    Other Info
    Wacom Intuos 2 Graphics Tablet Experience Index=5.5
Timmah said:
As long as it is the same system ( Eg, Same Motherboard/RAM/Processor/HDD ( May be a problem ) But I've upgraded hard-drives in countless OEM Windows Computers and not had a problem with re-activating. Besides, activating Vista by phone can be a pain-less way, but it will get done if you need to do it. More than likely, however, you should be able to activate online with no problem ^.^

Good luck! :)
Click to expand...
my two cents: i've upgraded at least one processor and mobo and used the same oem vista disk when i reinstalled the os--no call to ms needed each time.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Garage PC
    CPU
    Intel Pentium E3300 @ 2.5GHz
    Motherboard
    BioStar G41-M7
    Memory
    A-Data PC2-6400 (2 X 2GB)
    Graphics card(s)
    Diamond Radeon HD 4650
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP Mx705 (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    1152x864
    Hard Drives
    320 GB Hitachi - System Drive / 100 GB Maxtor - Diagnostic Application /
    PSU
    LOGISYS PS480E12 480W
    Case
    Generic Barebones Case
    Cooling
    Stock Intel HSF
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2
    Internet Speed
    10 d / 1 u
Hello Thanks to every body who took time to help I,ll have a go this week
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    AMD Athlon (tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ 2.21 GHz
    Motherboard
    A8N32-SLI DELUXE
    Memory
    4 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    2x Radeon X1950 pro
    Sound Card
    integrated Realtek AC'97 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hyundai IT N220W DVI
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    ST340016A 40gig Samsung SP2014N 200gig
    PSU
    Tegan 600 watt
    Case
    Standard
    Cooling
    water cooled
    Mouse
    USB HID
    Keyboard
    Logitech HID
    Internet Speed
    10Mb
Once windows vista is installed you can still activate windows. but you can only activate manually. click start right click computer click properties. then click the windows activation. then click the option to call. select the country you live in.
a phone number with the letters A-H and 6 digit numbers will show up. this is all automated. i have had to do it several times with my vista home premium 64 bit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Powered By Asus Built By Me
    CPU
    AMD Athlon II 250 Regor 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTek M3A76-CM
    Memory
    2x 2048MB DDR2 PC6400 OCZ High Performance Gold Edition @ 2.1v
    Graphics card(s)
    ECS Geforce GTS 250 512MB
    Sound Card
    Via Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X203H Compaq FS740
    Screen Resolution
    Acer-1600x900 Compaq 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200 RPM Western Digital Caviar 80 GB 7200 RPM
    PSU
    A-Power 680 Watt PSU
    Case
    Power Up Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    1x 120mm Case Fan 1x 80mm Case Fan
    Mouse
    OCZ Equalizer 7 Button Laser Gaming Mouse
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Ergonomic Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    6Mbps
    Other Info
    1x 1024 PNY Flash Drive Integrated In Windows ReadyBoost.
mpcrsc562 said:
Timmah said:
As long as it is the same system ( Eg, Same Motherboard/RAM/Processor/HDD ( May be a problem ) But I've upgraded hard-drives in countless OEM Windows Computers and not had a problem with re-activating. Besides, activating Vista by phone can be a pain-less way, but it will get done if you need to do it. More than likely, however, you should be able to activate online with no problem ^.^

Good luck! :)
Click to expand...
my two cents: i've upgraded at least one processor and mobo and used the same oem vista disk when i reinstalled the os--no call to ms needed each time.
Click to expand...

yes , tbh ive upgraded alot of systems and OEM versions only really complain if you change the mobo
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 4Gig / Titan Fenir
    Motherboard
    XFX 780i
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC2-8500C5 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward GTX260/216 SLI
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    western digital raptor 10000rpm sata
    PSU
    OCZ Modstream 700w
    Cooling
    Titan Fenir
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Gamer
    Keyboard
    Razer Reclusa
    Internet Speed
    8mb
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