Not true at all Mick.
The OEM licensing restrictions for Vista have changed.
The only case that what you are stating is true is when it comes to the
"big" OEM players.
Normal purchasable OEM licenses can be re-assigned.
Read the Vista EULA.
"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Nope. The OEM product key is tied to one computer for the life of that
> computer.
> One OEM Product key, one installation; which can not be moved to another
> computer.
> --
> Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
>
>
> "Talek" wrote:
> Quote:
>> Hi, I purchased two copies of vista, one 64 and one 32. The 32 bit was
>> installed on a different machine and the 64 bit on my own. Since then I
>> have
>> found 64 bit to be rather incompatible with my needs.
>>
>> I am wondering if I can reformat my computer with 64 bit on it, then
>> install
>> the 32 bit software on it using the 64 bit product key so I don't use the
>> same key twice.
>>
>> Since I only have OEM, I am wondering if my 64 bit key would be
>> compatible
>> with a 32 bit copy of Vista. Anyone know? Thanks