Hardware update

[Pendrakon]

I have Vista Ultimate. I want to update my desktop. I want to update the
motherboard and processor. Will be able to do so without buying a new
operating system?

 

[Gary Mount]

If you copy is not an OEM version, then yes you can re use your copy. You
will have to use the phone method to activate your new installation of
Vista.

 

[Alias]

If you copy is not an OEM version, then yes you can re use your copy.

False. Computers with generic OEM copies can be upgraded to the user's
content.

You will have to use the phone method to activate your new installation
of Vista.

This is true and you gotta hope the three severed cables don't make the
call impossible.

Alias

 

[Gary Mount]

The OP is talking about reusing not upgrading.
An OEM version can not be used on a computer other than the original without
violating the license.

 

[Alias]

The OP is talking about reusing not upgrading.

No, he's not.

An OEM version can not be used on a computer other than the original
without violating the license.

Updating the motherboard and processor does not constitute a "new
computer". I can see you haven't read the EULA and are just making it up
as you go along.

Alias

 

[Gary Mount]

"Microsoft recently made changes to the license agreement. A new motherboard
is now apparently the equal of a new computer, and if you upgrade it you
need to purchase a new Windows license.

Microsoft’s new policy states:

An upgrade of the motherboard is considered to result in a “new personal
computer†to which Microsoft OEM operating system software cannot be
transferred from another computer. If the motherboard is upgraded or
replaced for reasons other than a defect, then a new computer has been
created and the license of new operating system software is required.

The reason Microsoft gave for this term is that Microsoft needs to have one
base component “left standing†that would still define that original PC.
Since the motherboard contains the CPU and is the “heart and soul†of the
PC, when the motherboard is replaced (for reasons other than defect) a new
PC is essentially created.

Microsoft has sent a memo to its OEM partners asking them to enforce this
new policy every time they upgrade a computer for a client.
"

 

[Tim Slattery]

False. Computers with generic OEM copies can be upgraded to the user's
content.

Not legally. But it will usually work.

Also, you will probably have to do a repair install, so that Vista
will detect your new hardware and configure itself accordingly.

 

[Alias]

"Microsoft recently made changes to the license agreement. A new
motherboard is now apparently the equal of a new computer, and if you
upgrade it you need to purchase a new Windows license.

Microsoft’s new policy states:

An upgrade of the motherboard is considered to result in a “new personal
computer†to which Microsoft OEM operating system software cannot be
transferred from another computer. If the motherboard is upgraded or
replaced for reasons other than a defect, then a new computer has been
created and the license of new operating system software is required.

The reason Microsoft gave for this term is that Microsoft needs to have
one base component “left standing†that would still define that original
PC. Since the motherboard contains the CPU and is the “heart and soulâ€
of the PC, when the motherboard is replaced (for reasons other than
defect) a new PC is essentially created.

Microsoft has sent a memo to its OEM partners asking them to enforce
this new policy every time they upgrade a computer for a client.

Yawn, false. Read the EULA -- the only thing that counts. I have. You
haven't. You're wrong. I'm right. Admit it like a man or STFU.

Alias

 

[Alias]

Not legally. But it will usually work.

Yes, and stay within EULA guidelines (legally has nothing to do with it
because MS hasn't the balls to take anyone to court for breaching their
EULA) and, yes, it will work. Read the EULA. You won't find the word
"motherboard" anywhere.

Also, you will probably have to do a repair install, so that Vista
will detect your new hardware and configure itself accordingly.

Different subject and if the motherboard's the same as the previous one,
not necessary, nor will activation be necessary.

Alias