New Mobo needs New OEM license according to MS!

[kurttrail]

http://communities.microsoft.com/ne...newsgroup=microsoft.communities.oem.licensing

Subject: Upgrade Motherboard by EndUser
From: "System Builder Licensing" <[email protected]>Sent: 8/7/2003 12:04:15 PM

Hello Kurt,

Thank you for your posting. Your friend may upgrade or
replace all of the hardware components on his computer and
maintain the original OEM System Builder operating system
license with the exception of the motherboard. If the
motherboard is replaced, then essentially a new computer
has been created and a new operating system license is
required. Also, note that if the hard drive fails, the
original operating system may also be installed on a
new/replacement hard drive as long as the first copy of
the operating system is first removed from the old hard
drive.

For questions and answers specific to used and refurbished
PCs, please visit:
http://oem.microsoft.com/worldwide/script/517169.asp. If
you would like to review a comprehensive group of OEM
Licensing Questions and Answers which are specific to you
as a system builder:
https://oem.microsoft.com/worldwide/script/514341.asp.

Thank you,
The Microsoft OEM System Builder Licensing Team

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[Nicholas]

Yes indeed, those that stay informed have known this ever
since OEM versions of Windows XP became available!
Another reason to buy a retail version, not an OEM version!

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| http://communities.microsoft.com/ne...newsgroup=microsoft.communities.oem.licensing
|
| >> Upgrade Motherboard by EndUser
| >> From: "kurttrail"
| >> Sent: 8/3/2003 1:49:11 PM
| >>
| >> A friend bought a OEM copy of Windows XP with a computer
| >> peripheral for his home-built computer. Now he wants to
| >> upgrade his motherboard. Is this allowed under under the
| >> OEM EULA?
| >>
| >
| > Subject: Upgrade Motherboard by EndUser
| > From: "System Builder Licensing" <[email protected]>Sent:
| 8/7/2003 12:04:15 PM
| >
| > Hello Kurt,
| >
| > Thank you for your posting. Your friend may upgrade or
| > replace all of the hardware components on his computer and
| > maintain the original OEM System Builder operating system
| > license with the exception of the motherboard. If the
| > motherboard is replaced, then essentially a new computer
| > has been created and a new operating system license is
| > required. Also, note that if the hard drive fails, the
| > original operating system may also be installed on a
| > new/replacement hard drive as long as the first copy of
| > the operating system is first removed from the old hard
| > drive.
| >
| > For questions and answers specific to used and refurbished
| > PCs, please visit:
| > http://oem.microsoft.com/worldwide/script/517169.asp. If
| > you would like to review a comprehensive group of OEM
| > Licensing Questions and Answers which are specific to you
| > as a system builder:
| > https://oem.microsoft.com/worldwide/script/514341.asp.
| >
| > Thank you,
| > The Microsoft OEM System Builder Licensing Team
| >
|
| --
| Peace!
| Kurt

 

[Lester Horwinkle]

Ridiculous. So what's next?

Will Chevrolet tell you that you must buy a new engine whenever you change
the tires?


Yes indeed, those that stay informed have known this ever
since OEM versions of Windows XP became available!
Another reason to buy a retail version, not an OEM version!