Re: My pc mother board has died - Install xp oem

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Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
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JD - Microsoft (Expert):

Q: I hate to reiterate the meeting, but you said if you upgrade a mobo in any pc you are required to purchase a new os correct?

A: Yes, the OEM OS is tied to the motherboard. So, if the motherboard fails while under warranty the license remains intact. However, if you are simply upgrading for feature or performance enhancements, you would need a new OS license.

Roger Goh [msft] (Expert):

Q: I hate to reiterate the meeting, but you said if you upgrade a mobo in any pc you are required to purchase a new os correct?

A: Yes, if you UPGRADE the mobo, you need to get a new OS because the OS is tied to the mobo.

Ref: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/chats/trans/sysbuild/05_0222_sb.mspx


And, of course, they are referring to branded OEMs, something that Carey doesn't seem able to distinguish from generic OEMs. I just upgraded a motherboard on one of my computers and clean installed its generic OEM Home and it activated on line and passed WGA.

The EULA I agreed to -- and the ONLY one I agreed to -- says nothing about upgrading motherboards necessitating a new OS, regardless of any conversations Systems Builders may have had with Microsoft.

You're reaching for straws, Carey. The question is when will you be man enough to admit it so we can all move on.

Alias
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