Question about vista

ShadowSniper

ShadowSniper

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Ok i am going to build a PC and im getting a x64 version of vista but can someone tell me the difference between the Retail version and the OEM version?
 

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ShadowSniper said:
Ok i am going to build a PC and im getting a x64 version of vista but can someone tell me the difference between the Retail version and the OEM version?
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there is no difference, OEM is the exact same version as the retail version, its basically cheaper because you don't pay for a fancy box, its meant for PC builders, cheaper so they can buy in bulk and install on any new machines they build..
 

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So it would be better than buying the retail?
 

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Generally YES.
 

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Also what version of vista should I get? I heard on some other forums if i get ultimate i wont be able to play older games like Call of Duty...
 

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ShadowSniper said:
Also what version of vista should I get? I heard on some other forums if i get ultimate i wont be able to play older games like Call of Duty...
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Theres nothing really good about ultimate really, just dreamscene and you can get that installed on premium versions of vista, i'd go with home premium :)
 

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I think I will trust you on that MrNeeds, since your a PC Geek! :)
 

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MrNeeds said:
there is no difference, OEM is the exact same version as the retail version, its basically cheaper because you don't pay for a fancy box, its meant for PC builders, cheaper so they can buy in bulk and install on any new machines they build..
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Don't forget that an OEM version can only be installed on one computer and is non-transferable to another. It is locked to the motherboard when it is installed. Basically, you can change anything in the computer except the mobo. If you do change the mobo, you're supposed to buy a new copy of Windows.

It took a whole lot of begging MS to be able to move my OEM XP version to my new machine before I bought Vista.

AFAIK, the retail versions are fully transferable between machines. Of course, you can only have one registered version at a time.
 

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Zoot said:
MrNeeds said:
there is no difference, OEM is the exact same version as the retail version, its basically cheaper because you don't pay for a fancy box, its meant for PC builders, cheaper so they can buy in bulk and install on any new machines they build..
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Don't forget that an OEM version can only be installed on one computer and is non-transferable to another. It is locked to the motherboard when it is installed. Basically, you can change anything in the computer except the mobo. If you do change the mobo, you're supposed to buy a new copy of Windows.

It took a whole lot of begging MS to be able to move my OEM XP version to my new machine before I bought Vista.

AFAIK, the retail versions are fully transferable between machines. Of course, you can only have one registered version at a time.
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thats not true, ive installed this OEM version of vista on 3 seperate machines and they all activated online after install, you are mis-informed :(
 

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Hmmm. Maybe it's different in Canada. When I moved my XP - with a whole lot of grief, btw - the woman at MS said it was a good thing it wasn't vista, cuz they don't let you move that one. That was February. Maybe it's changed now.

Good to know. Thanks.
 

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