My son's PC was stolen along with all the software. I'm trying to find out
if I have to buy everything again. Does anyone know Microsoft policy on this?
It was an HP PC so with OEM Windows XP home. I have no disks - only a
record of the product key. I guess I just have to buy a new licence.
The licenses for any OEM software installed on the PC were stolen along
with the computer. Be sure to include them on the insurance claim.
Also do MS keep a record of stolen product keys?
No, Microsoft provides no support for OEM licenses.
Not sure if this would
stop the thief from using the PC?
Re: Moving physical hard drive to a new computer ... the real block for me to just swap files on the drives is the Office license on "my" hard drive. ... The OEM does not have office, and I can't find the disc to install and move Office files to other drive. ... The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Can I "upgrade" Vista to XP Pro using XP Pro Upgrade package ... Only if that's the same computer on which you're planning to install WinXP Upgrade.... An OEM version must be sold with a piece of hardware and is _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed. ... The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Re: damaged XP disk ...OEM and i do have the CoA and the original CD key...so i would thing there is something i can do without having to drop another bill on an outdated OS. ... They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ... The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
Re: Transfer OEM Windows to a New PC ... An OEM version must be sold with a piece of hardware and is _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed. ... You won't be able to use the new retail Product Key work with an OEM installation.... The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Transfer OEM Windows to a New PC ... Thank you, Bruce, and as a follow-up to the newsgroup: ... An OEM version must be sold with a piece of hardware ...installation.... The philosopher has never killed any priests,... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
