Re: OEM XP

chrispsg wrote:

Sorry about the password protection.. Although anything stated by microsft isnt legally binding unless it is in the EULA.

Which is the point, isn't it? And even then, as Kurt laboriously points out, is not truly legally binding without judicial intervention, which has yet to take place.


"Thank you for your post, Michael. Generally, you may upgrade or replace all of the hardware components on your customer's computer and the customer may maintain the license for the original Microsoft OEM operating system software, with the exception of an upgrade or replacement of the motherboard. Unless upgraded or replaced under warranty, if the motherboard is upgraded, then a new computer has been created and the license of new operating system software is required. The original Microsoft OEM operating system software cannot be transferred to another computer."

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/oemeula.htm

I never said the OP was bound by this. I actually said he is allowed to do this. 

Yes you did, and he is :)


psg

Although I have the greatest respect and admiration for Michael Stevens (a true MVP!), the links provided in the page cited are still not available to the End User at the time of purchase or installation (which, BTW, Michael himself points out in the page). Therefore all of this is irrelevant information for the purposes of this discussion.

Steve


"kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:OCGZ3lw6FHA.3544@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

chrispsg wrote:

Unless the motherboard is defective.

"If the motherboard is replaced because it is defective, you do NOT
need to acquire a new operating system license for the PC."
quote from:
https://oem.microsoft.com/script/contentpage.aspx?PageID=552862

And that is a password-protected site for certified MS system builders, and totally not binding on ANY END USER!

The OEM EULA doesn't say ANYTHING about the motherboard at all!


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Of$6u%23v6FHA.808@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

OEM versions of Windows XP have limitations.
That is why they cost less than Retail Versions.
If you install an OEM version, then decide to
upgrade to a different motherboard, then the
OEM license is no longer valid and you'll need
to purchase a new copy of Windows XP.  That
is not the case with a Retail Version.

OEM versions of Windows XP:

-- cannot upgrade over an existing Windows installation.
-- must be installed "clean" on a freshly reformatted drive or
partition. -- cannot be transferred to a different computer in the future.
-- only hardware component you cannot change is the motherboard
model. -- the license cannot be sold or transferred to another user.
-- are not eligible for free Microsoft technical support.
-- any problems whatsoever with the installation CD or Product Key.
is not eligible for Microsoft support....you have to deal with the
"seller".
-- cost less than "retail versions" due to the above
limitations/risks. Best Advice: Purchase a "Retail Version" of Windows XP!

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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"blando00" wrote:


Earlier this year i bought a copy of xp home OEM to go with my new
hand built pc. When i bought it (legally) the guy in the shop said
its just XP only not in a box. Now im being told that with my
generic oem copy i can only use it on this computer with this
hardware config`. So what happens when i have to upgrade, say, my
motherboard?




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