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Jake
I have heard people on here talking about OEM versions of Xp and the retail
versions. What is the difference?
Thanks,
Jake
versions. What is the difference?
Thanks,
Jake
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Chris Lanier
Greetings
The OEM version has the following disadvantages over retail versions
1. Its license ties it permanently to the first computer it's
installed on. It can never legally be moved to another computer,
sold, or given away.
2. It can only do a clean installation, not an upgrade.
3. Microsoft provides no support for OEM versions. You have to
get any needed support from your OEM, and that may range anywhere
between good and non-existent.
Assuming a generic OEM version, rather than one customized by a
specific OEM, in all other respects they are the same.
[Courtesy of Ken Blake MS-MVP]
The OEM version has the following disadvantages over retail versions
1. Its license ties it permanently to the first computer it's
installed on. It can never legally be moved to another computer,
sold, or given away.
2. It can only do a clean installation, not an upgrade.
3. Microsoft provides no support for OEM versions. You have to
get any needed support from your OEM, and that may range anywhere
between good and non-existent.
Assuming a generic OEM version, rather than one customized by a
specific OEM, in all other respects they are the same.
[Courtesy of Ken Blake MS-MVP]
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Jake
Ah I see...when you say your OEM does that mean the computer manufacturer
like HP or Dell etc? Can they legally alter the operating system?
like HP or Dell etc? Can they legally alter the operating system?
Chris Lanier said:
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Chris Lanier
Yes it means it should of come from a company like HP or Dell. Some dealers
will sell you an OEM copy when you purchase a piece of hardware from them.
The problem with this is Microsoft doesnt provide support for those copies,
the company who sells it does.
I'm not sure what you mean by "legally alter". Could you explain a bit
more?
will sell you an OEM copy when you purchase a piece of hardware from them.
The problem with this is Microsoft doesnt provide support for those copies,
the company who sells it does.
I'm not sure what you mean by "legally alter". Could you explain a bit
more?
Jake said:
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David Candy
They can to certain limits. What they do is load a pike of crap into it to make sure it becomes unstable and slow (but you think you're getting goodies) and add drivers to the OS that support your particular hardware.
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Jake said:
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CWatters
Jake said:
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. That can be HP, Dell or little Jonny
building PC in his mum's garage. It could even be you if you build your own
PC and buy the OS with the hardware.
There are two ways to get the OEM version. 1) On a CD complete with MS logo
and an OEM Serial number or 2) or if you buy a computer from a big company
they will supply it pre-installed (usually with a lot of other S/W not all
of which is of value).
Few big companies give you the original Microsoft OEM CD. Most give you a
"Recovery Disk" or similar S/W on a hidden partion on your HD. If you have a
problem that big co's technical support can't resolve they will probably
tell you to repair it by reinstalling everything from their recovery disk.
Invariably this puts your PC back to the condition it was in when you first
got it. It's then upto you to re-install all your programs, your data and
settings. They don't always have an option to re-install just the OS.
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Ken Blake
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The OEM version has the following disadvantages:
1. Its license ties it permanently to the first computer it's
installed on. It can never legally be moved to another computer,
sold, or given away.
2. It can only do a clean installation, not an upgrade.
3. Microsoft provides no support for OEM versions. You have to
get any needed support from your OEM, and that may range anywhere
between good and non-existent.
Jake said:
The OEM version has the following disadvantages:
1. Its license ties it permanently to the first computer it's
installed on. It can never legally be moved to another computer,
sold, or given away.
2. It can only do a clean installation, not an upgrade.
3. Microsoft provides no support for OEM versions. You have to
get any needed support from your OEM, and that may range anywhere
between good and non-existent.
K
Ken Blake
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Thanks, and my apologies for having just sent the same thing
without noticing your message.
Chris Lanier said:
Thanks, and my apologies for having just sent the same thing
without noticing your message.
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Chris Lanier
Thanks for writing it. : )
Ken Blake said:
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RJK
What's a "pike of crap" ? ...just kidding ...as you know I mever hit wrong
jeys and suffer from missing lettes
regards, Richard
They can to certain limits. What they do is load a pike of crap into it to
make sure it becomes unstable and slow (but you think you're getting
goodies) and add drivers to the OS that support your particular hardware.
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jeys and suffer from missing lettes
regards, Richard
They can to certain limits. What they do is load a pike of crap into it to
make sure it becomes unstable and slow (but you think you're getting
goodies) and add drivers to the OS that support your particular hardware.
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Jake said:
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David Candy
I was stupid enough to pay $200 for a MS keyboard. With non XP compatable keys, stupid black colour so I can't read the keys, and it doesn't work if the cat is in the room cos the cat's a bloody antenna and it must turn it to a directional dipole.
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RJK said:What's a "pike of crap" ? ...just kidding ...as you know I mever hit wrong
jeys and suffer from missing lettes
regards, Richard
They can to certain limits. What they do is load a pike of crap into it to
make sure it becomes unstable and slow (but you think you're getting
goodies) and add drivers to the OS that support your particular hardware.
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Jake said:
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David Candy
# 3 while technically correct doesn't gel with experience. It seems they have a bloke in australia who answeres the phone, asks no questions, (gives no answers either) but just helps (or not) people, anyone, with XP problems. No docket number, no records of any type. Though it is worth what one pays for it.
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Dave
You can also purchase an OEM version that it only from Microsoft, not an HP
or Dell altered version. These are used on many "clone" type machines that
you will purchase at a mom and pop type computer shop.
or Dell altered version. These are used on many "clone" type machines that
you will purchase at a mom and pop type computer shop.
Chris Lanier said:
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Jake
Those recovery disks are a pain in the a**e! I had a compaq pc (god forgive
me for committing the sin of actually buying a Compaq pc) and it came
with a recovery disk which meant you couldnt seperate the drivers from the
rest of it. It was horrible. I once tried to change to win 2000 but I didnt
have any drivers, even if there was they were hidden in cab files on the
recovery disk.
me for committing the sin of actually buying a Compaq pc)
and it camewith a recovery disk which meant you couldnt seperate the drivers from the
rest of it. It was horrible. I once tried to change to win 2000 but I didnt
have any drivers, even if there was they were hidden in cab files on the
recovery disk.