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System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Latitude D530
OS Vista Home Basic 32x SP1
CPU Intell Core Duo T7250 @2.00 GHz
Motherboard Not sure-Dont see it under Device Manager
Memory 4.0 GHZ
Graphics Card Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card SigmaTel High Def
Monitor(s) Displays Intel Mobile 965 Express chipset Family
Screen Resolution 1024x768

Keyboard Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Logitech Wireless
Internet Speed 64-130 Mpbs
Other Info Also Running: Server 2k3 and Vista Business in VPC.

09-20-2008	#2 (permalink)
garaboldi Vista Home Basic 32x SP1 22 posts	Re: OEM serial with a retail DVD No, The Serial that came with the OEM, will only work with that version of Vista. You Can't interchange Serial's between Versions.
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