Question about licensing

[Craig Dickerson]

Getting ready to roll out a bunch of Windows XP desktops and was wondering
what version of Windows XP to install (OEM or VLA). We are getting Dell
GX280's with an OEM copy of Windows XP Pro. I have a MS Select 6 agreement.
I am wondering if I should install the VLA copy of XP so I don't have to
worry about activiation or should I install the OEM copy? We will be
rolling the workstations out via RIS. If I install the OEM copy do I have
to worry about RIS and the activiation stuff? If I install the VLA copy do
I still need to enter a product key and would I use the Select agreement key
or the OEM key on the tower?

Thanks
Craig

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You should contact Dell and ask them to provide VL
licensing in lieu of OEM licensing. OEM licensing
requires Product Activation and you cannot use an
OEM license (Product Key) with a VL installation CD.
Otherwise, you'll have paid for an OEM license that
cannot be used if you decide to use VL.

Using the Dell Reinstallation CD will require the manual
input of the OEM Product Key located on each Dell PC.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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:

| Getting ready to roll out a bunch of Windows XP desktops and was wondering
| what version of Windows XP to install (OEM or VLA). We are getting Dell
| GX280's with an OEM copy of Windows XP Pro. I have a MS Select 6 agreement.
| I am wondering if I should install the VLA copy of XP so I don't have to
| worry about activiation or should I install the OEM copy? We will be
| rolling the workstations out via RIS. If I install the OEM copy do I have
| to worry about RIS and the activiation stuff? If I install the VLA copy do
| I still need to enter a product key and would I use the Select agreement key
| or the OEM key on the tower?
|
| Thanks
| Craig
|
|

 

[Bob Qin [MSFT]]

Hi Craig,

Thanks for your posting here.

For licensing questions, you can call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4),
Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a
Microsoft licensing specialist. Worldwide customers can use the Guide to
Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp to find contact
information in their locations.

Have a nice day!

Regards,
Bob Qin
Microsoft Online Partner Support

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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From: "Craig Dickerson" <[email protected]>
Subject: Question about licensing
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:22:36 -0500
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

Getting ready to roll out a bunch of Windows XP desktops and was
wondering
what version of Windows XP to install (OEM or VLA). We are getting
Dell
GX280's with an OEM copy of Windows XP Pro. I have a MS Select 6
agreement.
I am wondering if I should install the VLA copy of XP so I don't have
to
worry about activiation or should I install the OEM copy? We will be
rolling the workstations out via RIS. If I install the OEM copy do I
have
to worry about RIS and the activiation stuff? If I install the VLA
copy do
I still need to enter a product key and would I use the Select
agreement key
or the OEM key on the tower?

Thanks
Craig