Vista OEM Question

[Marcus]

Is a OEM copy if Windows Vista a full version, i.e can Vista OEM be
installed on a newly formatted hard drive and will the DVD boot from the DVD
drive.

Also is there a new file system for Vista or is NTFS still in use ??

 

[LaRoux]

OEM is equivalent to the full retail version in this way.

NTFS is still in use. WinFS got cancelled/postponed.

 

[MICHAEL]

Is a OEM copy if Windows Vista a full version, i.e can Vista OEM be installed on a newly
formatted hard drive and will the DVD boot from the DVD drive.

Also is there a new file system for Vista or is NTFS still in use ??

NTFS is slightly modified in Vista.

-Michael

 

[Clayton]

Yes, OEM version is Full version but needs to be clean installed or
repaired, no option for upgrades

 

[Marcus]

Hello Michael,

So is there still an option to format the hard drive in the Vista OEM set up
program like there was in XP. If NTFS is slightly modified I'd be best off
letting Windows do it for me as apposed to doing it myself with Partition
magic ??

Marcus

 

[MICHAEL]

Hello Michael,

Hey, Marcus.

So is there still an option to format the hard drive in the Vista OEM set up program like
there was in XP.

Yes, in the OEM and full retail versions.

 

[Guest]

Marcus,

The OEM Version of Vista was designed by Microsoft for Licensed Builders and
OEMs.

The OEM Vista is -not- equivalent to Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista, very
similar, but far from equivalent.

Consider this scenario, if currently you are experiencing uncertainties
installing an OEM Vista, in the future who are you gonna call for tech
support later? All the participants within these Forums are volunteers, not
employees of Microsoft. Frequently junior high school students provide
responses to persons inquiring for assistance, and it’s possible for one
receiving a multitude of conflicting responses to the same Posted question.

Easily, the price for OEM software plus the financial expense for just one
or two tech support telephone calls (if possible) could easily far exceed the
price for initially purchasing Genuine Microsoft Software, which includes
free technical support.

Considering Windows Vista is so incredibly technically advanced, today, at
this writing, many individual IT Pros do not have a clue as for how to
resolve technical issues regarding Windows Vista.

It seems logical for believing when individual users install OEM Vista; the
secondary results would equal the proverbial Pandora’s Box containing
troubles and problems.

However, since OEM software is designed -only- for licensed builders and
OEMs, directly contacting the licensed builder and/or OEM where you purchased
your OEM, would be your best source for information for your question.

Should you telephone Microsoft Tech Support for assistance, the above is the
only response Microsoft provides to the OEM Vista user (as well as all
previous Versions of Microsoft Windows).

Trying to save a few dollars today might later prove a very financially
expensive and time consuming learned by hind sight experience.

Your machine and money, your decision for the making...


--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

 

[Max]

Wrong.
Again.

 

[Guest]

Can not imagine why a -student- repeatedly demonstrates such lack of
information regarding computing, specifically, regarding Genuine Microsoft
Vista?

Do you feel that need to obsess?

--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

 

[Alias]

Marcus,

The OEM Version of Vista was designed by Microsoft for Licensed Builders and
OEMs.

False. I can buy them as an end user all over Spain.

The OEM Vista is -not- equivalent to Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista, very
similar, but far from equivalent.

Are you saying that generic OEM versions are not "genuine"?

Snip erroneous drivel.

Alias

 

[Guest]

Simplified, an OEM Vista, is -not- Genuine Microsoft Vista Software.

Sincerely, should you desire additional verification, telephone Microsoft.

Geographic regions has no influence regarding OEMs.
--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

 

[Max]

Prove it.

 

[Paul-B]

Simplified, an OEM Vista, is -not- Genuine Microsoft Vista Software.

Sincerely, should you desire additional verification, telephone
Microsoft.

Geographic regions has no influence regarding OEMs.

As usual you're wrong.

Face it, you're a troll, aren't you? And a very succesful one. I'm
surprised you haven't ended up in many more killfiles, although I
suppose it's important for newbies who come here looking for advice to
be warned to ignore your ignorant, ill-informed and incorrect "advice".

 

[Paul-B]

Prove it.

He/she can't. We all know the depths of his/her ignorance, which is
demonstrated with every post he/she makes.

 

[Max]

My OEM disc must be defective, for if I hold it up to the light at a certain
angle to hit the holography just right, it quite literally says "Genuine
Microsoft" all over the darn thing. Just about the entire surface (except
for the other text and logos that identify it as being from Microsoft).
The Microsoft Genuinizer must have made a horrible mistake. I hope that's
the only *one* disc that exists!

 

[Alias]

Simplified, an OEM Vista, is -not- Genuine Microsoft Vista Software.

So, what do you think it is, counterfeit?

Sincerely, should you desire additional verification, telephone Microsoft.

No thanks and no need. I know you're wrong.

Geographic regions has no influence regarding OEMs.

Really? Please explain.

Alias

 

[Scott]

"Vista Ready" spake thusly on 1/31/2007 1:57 AM:

Do you feel that need to obsess?

Pot. Kettle. Black.

 

[Scott]

Vista Ready spake thusly on 1/31/2007 12:37 AM:

Marcus,

The OEM Version of Vista was designed by Microsoft for Licensed Builders and
OEMs.

But Microsoft also recently stated that there's nothing preventing an
end user from buying an OEM copy and installing it. In other words, they
don't object. But you're on your own as far as "tech support" goes.

The OEM Vista is -not- equivalent to Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista, very
similar, but far from equivalent.

The OEM version is "Genuine". It validates just like the retail versions.

Consider this scenario, if currently you are experiencing uncertainties
installing an OEM Vista, in the future who are you gonna call for tech
support later?

My computer came with an OEM version of Windows XP Professional. My
warranty ran out over a year ago. I'm "stuck" as far as tech support goes.

On the other hand, I never called tech support for a Windows issue. Only
hardware.

I get my Windows support the same way I get my Linux support. Online,
in peer-to-peer support forums, mailing lists and newsgroups (like this
one).

You are so lame.

 

[Scott]

Miss "Vista Ready" spake thusly on 1/31/2007 12:37 AM:

Marcus,

The OEM Version of Vista was designed by Microsoft for Licensed Builders and
OEMs.

The OEM Vista is -not- equivalent to Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista, very
similar, but far from equivalent.

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070130-8730.html

 

[Marcus]

Marcus,

The OEM Version of Vista was designed by Microsoft for Licensed Builders
and
OEMs.

The OEM Vista is -not- equivalent to Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista, very
similar, but far from equivalent.

Consider this scenario, if currently you are experiencing uncertainties
installing an OEM Vista, in the future who are you gonna call for tech
support later? All the participants within these Forums are volunteers,
not
employees of Microsoft. Frequently junior high school students provide
responses to persons inquiring for assistance, and it's possible for one
receiving a multitude of conflicting responses to the same Posted
question.

Easily, the price for OEM software plus the financial expense for just one
or two tech support telephone calls (if possible) could easily far exceed
the
price for initially purchasing Genuine Microsoft Software, which includes
free technical support.

Considering Windows Vista is so incredibly technically advanced, today, at
this writing, many individual IT Pros do not have a clue as for how to
resolve technical issues regarding Windows Vista.

It seems logical for believing when individual users install OEM Vista;
the
secondary results would equal the proverbial Pandora's Box containing
troubles and problems.

However, since OEM software is designed -only- for licensed builders and
OEMs, directly contacting the licensed builder and/or OEM where you
purchased
your OEM, would be your best source for information for your question.

Should you telephone Microsoft Tech Support for assistance, the above is
the
only response Microsoft provides to the OEM Vista user (as well as all
previous Versions of Microsoft Windows).

Trying to save a few dollars today might later prove a very financially
expensive and time consuming learned by hind sight experience.

Your machine and money, your decision for the making...


--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

I do build my own computers and just enjoy playing about with them, I'm
looking forward in seeing what Vista has to offer, I will set up a dual boot
first just in case..