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Can i resell my activated OEM Vista DVD?
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TSmarcoslai
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 Nov 18 2008, 11:22 PM, updated 18y ago
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Hi,I bought an genuine OEM version Vista Home Basic SP1 DVD from an IT shop,installed on my laptop & activated it,one month ago,however,now I've change to Linux,can I resell it to my friend? Is it illegal? That sticker still attached on DVD box,I didn't tear it. Some said if my friend bought from me and install on his own laptop,just call MS during installation,acquire a new CD key,answer few question,like 'I've change a new PC,need to reinstall...' Does it work? So the license is belong to him after that?
This post has been edited by marcoslai: Nov 18 2008, 11:35 PM
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tech3910
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Nov 18 2008, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(marcoslai @ Nov 18 2008, 11:22 PM) Hi,I bought an genuine OEM version Vista Home Basic SP1 DVD from an IT shop,installed on my laptop & activated it,one month ago,however,now I've change to Linux,can I resell it to my friend? Is it illegal? That sticker still attached on DVD box,I didn't tear it. Some said if my friend bought from me and install on his own laptop,just call MS during installation,acquire a new CD key,answer few question,like 'I've change a new PC,need to reinstall...' Does it work? So the license is belong to him after that? yes, just call microsoft & say u change mobo, need new activation code. technically speaking, the license is own by the mobo. |
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TSmarcoslai
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Nov 19 2008, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE(tech3910 @ Nov 18 2008, 11:43 PM) yes, just call microsoft & say u change mobo, need new activation code. technically speaking, the license is own by the mobo. Thanks for yr information. This Vista I bought is not bundled with my laptop,I bought my laptop 2mth ago,then bought Vista after that,from another shop,it's boxed. How do I differentiate Retail version & OEM version? That shop assistant never tell me about this during purchase.  |
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tech3910
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Nov 19 2008, 12:10 AM
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QUOTE(marcoslai @ Nov 19 2008, 12:08 AM) Thanks for yr information. This Vista I bought is not bundled with my laptop,I bought my laptop 2mth ago,then bought Vista after that,from another shop,it's boxed. How do I differentiate Retail version & OEM version? That shop assistant never tell me about this during purchase. boxed is retail. OEM always pack in flat paper cover. retail license can b move to other pc, like games......................... This post has been edited by tech3910: Nov 19 2008, 12:12 AM |
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TSmarcoslai
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Nov 19 2008, 12:26 AM
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QUOTE(tech3910 @ Nov 19 2008, 12:10 AM) boxed is retail. OEM always pack in flat paper cover. retail license can b move to other pc, like games......................... It's a DVD box like this... so?  |
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tech3910
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Nov 19 2008, 12:35 AM
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like dis.......................... http://www.softwareturk.net/urunresim/Wind...taHomeBasic.jpgOEM version will state there "OEM". |
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TSmarcoslai
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Nov 19 2008, 12:38 AM
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QUOTE(tech3910 @ Nov 19 2008, 12:35 AM) like dis.......................... http://www.softwareturk.net/urunresim/Wind...taHomeBasic.jpgOEM version will state there "OEM". Ok,so mine is OEM. So I can still resell it without problem? Anything need to beware of? |
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tech3910
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Nov 19 2008, 12:57 AM
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QUOTE(marcoslai @ Nov 19 2008, 12:38 AM) Ok,so mine is OEM. So I can still resell it without problem? Anything need to beware of? ntgh.................... much, jus tell microsoft u upgrade mobo. & also those serial number & cd key. |
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SUSMatrix
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Nov 20 2008, 08:58 PM
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Technically, YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO DO IT. You'll be burn in hell and judge before BSA on your judgement day. So...BEWARE... But..oh hell...just call MS and tell em ur upgrade mobo...  |
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123joe
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Nov 22 2008, 04:40 PM
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yep.. or change harddisk. u can say oso ur computer had virus and need to reformat back.stl can anyway.
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kylinlee
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Nov 23 2008, 07:40 AM
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The question is... Who need Vista Home Basic?
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truee2
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Nov 23 2008, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(kylinlee @ Nov 23 2008, 07:40 AM) The question is... Who need Vista Home Basic? maybe someone who likes to collect windows..  |
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greatgreedyguts
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Nov 23 2008, 09:14 PM
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mine funniest OEM ever
the CD key stick under the labtop and the pre installed vista cd key is different!!
that means i get 2 vista home premium
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