That's the OEM version. It is meant to be used by people that build up
systems from components then typically resell to the end user. But you
don't have to resell it - you can keep it and use it yourself. You get no
support from Microsoft, and you cannot use an OEM version to upgrade an
existing system - it must be used for a clean, fresh install.
Finally, you cannot ever re-activate it on another system. It is meant to
be used forever with that initial system that you built up out of pieces.
(The higher priced retail versions can be reactived on another system at a
later date.)
All fine by me... I just finished building up a Vista Home Premium that way
on a system based on a cheap ECS motherboard, to be used mostly for
experimenting and generally getting familiar with Vista. Loaded easily and
worked fine!
"JR" <jriker1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am looking to purchase Vista Home Premium and saw this "System
> Builders" version which oddly enough seems to be cheaper then the
> upgrade in most cases and seems to be the full version. What is this
> version? I build my own systems, however imagine this one i s for
> people who build and sell them. Just not sure if I can use it or if
> it's got a different activation strategy or what.
>
> Thanks.
>
> JR
>