Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM license of
Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original machine is
dead or otherwise not using that license.

Thanks in advance.



Rob Scott

"Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:A447B23A-8944-45E9-8996-257A6AA8E847@xxxxxx

> Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM license
> of
> Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original machine is
> dead or otherwise not using that license.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Rob Scott

This is not allowed according to the EULA for OEM versions of Vista. The
license dies with the computer.

--
Kerry Brown
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
http://www.vistahelp.ca

Thanks...this is interesting....

So when does the machine become a new computer? If I replace the hard-drive
is it a new PC? If I replace the motherboard is it a new PC? If I upgrade
to a new motherboard but put it in the same chassis is it a new PC? If I
take everything and put it all in a new chassis is that a new PC? ? ? ?

Rob Scott


"Kerry Brown" wrote:

> "Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:A447B23A-8944-45E9-8996-257A6AA8E847@xxxxxx

> > Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM license
> > of
> > Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original machine is
> > dead or otherwise not using that license.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Rob Scott

>
>
> This is not allowed according to the EULA for OEM versions of Vista. The
> license dies with the computer.
>
> --
> Kerry Brown
> Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
> http://www.vistahelp.ca
>
>

Shafted again by MS.This sux bigtime.I bought a stand-alone ver of Vista Home
Premium, removed my XP Pro installed it-and authenticated it on my laptop
which sits permanently alongside my desktop-but found that the laptop was way
down on power to run Vista at least relatively ok so tried to install it on
my d/top but no can do as the authentication software won't allow it.I wasted
£70..about $120.
Why can Ms get away with this?
Let me illustrate an analogy which I think is pertinant.
I buy a car and register it to my address.Then I move and RE-REGISTER the
vehicle to my new address,so where's the difference in principle?
One good thing to note.Ms has been shafted by the European Union.Let's see
how loud they squeal!!

"Kerry Brown" wrote:

> "Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:A447B23A-8944-45E9-8996-257A6AA8E847@xxxxxx

> > Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM license
> > of
> > Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original machine is
> > dead or otherwise not using that license.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Rob Scott

>
>
> This is not allowed according to the EULA for OEM versions of Vista. The
> license dies with the computer.
>
> --
> Kerry Brown
> Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
> http://www.vistahelp.ca
>
>

Microsoft generally considers the replacement of the MOBO for reasons other
than defects to be the equivalent of a new computer.

"Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:BF558727-EAB8-4827-8273-4CF4592D515F@xxxxxx

> Thanks...this is interesting....
>
> So when does the machine become a new computer? If I replace the
> hard-drive
> is it a new PC? If I replace the motherboard is it a new PC? If I
> upgrade
> to a new motherboard but put it in the same chassis is it a new PC? If I
> take everything and put it all in a new chassis is that a new PC? ? ? ?
>
> Rob Scott
>
>
> "Kerry Brown" wrote:
>

>> "Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:A447B23A-8944-45E9-8996-257A6AA8E847@xxxxxx

>> > Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM
>> > license
>> > of
>> > Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original machine
>> > is
>> > dead or otherwise not using that license.
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Rob Scott

>>
>>
>> This is not allowed according to the EULA for OEM versions of Vista. The
>> license dies with the computer.
>>
>> --
>> Kerry Brown
>> Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
>> http://www.vistahelp.ca
>>
>>

Once the machine dies, the OEM copy dies with it, I'm afraid. The retail
version of Vista is more expensive, but at least you don't have this
problem. If you have a retail copy and your PC dies, you just install the
retail copy onto your new PC. Unfortunately. OEM copies are not allowed the
same privilege.

--
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Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

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"Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:A447B23A-8944-45E9-8996-257A6AA8E847@xxxxxx

> Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM license
> of
> Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original machine is
> dead or otherwise not using that license.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Rob Scott

If you are still speaking of an OEM license, then you got what you paid for.
Read the EULA before you purchase or install OEM software. There is a reason
the OEM version is cheaper... the license is different even though the
functionality is the same.

If you purchased a full or upgrade non-OEM version, you can legally move it
to a different machine by removing it from the first machine. This may
require phone activation if you've had it installed less than 120 days.

"Peter Earle" <PeterEarle@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6A3177BA-9766-4F0E-88DB-035E348BB032@xxxxxx

> Shafted again by MS.This sux bigtime.I bought a stand-alone ver of Vista

Home

> Premium, removed my XP Pro installed it-and authenticated it on my laptop
> which sits permanently alongside my desktop-but found that the laptop was

way

> down on power to run Vista at least relatively ok so tried to install it

on

> my d/top but no can do as the authentication software won't allow it.I

wasted

> £70..about $120.
> Why can Ms get away with this?
> Let me illustrate an analogy which I think is pertinant.
> I buy a car and register it to my address.Then I move and RE-REGISTER the
> vehicle to my new address,so where's the difference in principle?
> One good thing to note.Ms has been shafted by the European Union.Let's see
> how loud they squeal!!
>
> "Kerry Brown" wrote:
>

> > "Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:A447B23A-8944-45E9-8996-257A6AA8E847@xxxxxx

> > > Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM

license

> > > of
> > > Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original

machine is

> > > dead or otherwise not using that license.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Rob Scott

> >
> >
> > This is not allowed according to the EULA for OEM versions of Vista. The
> > license dies with the computer.
> >
> > --
> > Kerry Brown
> > Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
> > http://www.vistahelp.ca
> >
> >

PS. The analogy doesn't work.
You are not asking to re-register a different car.

The OEM license is tied to a specific machines "signature." You would not be
able to take your car's paperwork and re-register it with a different
vehicle identification number.

"Peter Earle" <PeterEarle@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6A3177BA-9766-4F0E-88DB-035E348BB032@xxxxxx

> Shafted again by MS.This sux bigtime.I bought a stand-alone ver of Vista

Home

> Premium, removed my XP Pro installed it-and authenticated it on my laptop
> which sits permanently alongside my desktop-but found that the laptop was

way

> down on power to run Vista at least relatively ok so tried to install it

on

> my d/top but no can do as the authentication software won't allow it.I

wasted

> £70..about $120.
> Why can Ms get away with this?
> Let me illustrate an analogy which I think is pertinant.
> I buy a car and register it to my address.Then I move and RE-REGISTER the
> vehicle to my new address,so where's the difference in principle?
> One good thing to note.Ms has been shafted by the European Union.Let's see
> how loud they squeal!!
>
> "Kerry Brown" wrote:
>

> > "Rob Scott" <RobScott@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:A447B23A-8944-45E9-8996-257A6AA8E847@xxxxxx

> > > Can anyone tell me if it is within the OEM EULA to transfer an OEM

license

> > > of
> > > Windows Vista Ultimate to a different machine when the original

machine is

> > > dead or otherwise not using that license.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Rob Scott

> >
> >
> > This is not allowed according to the EULA for OEM versions of Vista. The
> > license dies with the computer.
> >
> > --
> > Kerry Brown
> > Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
> > http://www.vistahelp.ca
> >
> >

In article <BF558727-EAB8-4827-8273-4CF4592D515F@xxxxxx>,
RobScott@xxxxxx says...

> Thanks...this is interesting....
>
> So when does the machine become a new computer? If I replace the hard-drive
> is it a new PC? If I replace the motherboard is it a new PC? If I upgrade
> to a new motherboard but put it in the same chassis is it a new PC? If I
> take everything and put it all in a new chassis is that a new PC? ? ? ?

MS use to clearly define the "Computer" as the motherboard, now the
"Computer" is the entire unit and it's UP to the vendor that sold you to
determine what can be done and to resolve any key issues.

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In article <6A3177BA-9766-4F0E-88DB-035E348BB032@xxxxxx>,
PeterEarle@xxxxxx says...

> Why can Ms get away with this?

Because you agreed to it. If you didn't know about the license then you
should complain to/about the vendor that sold it to you.

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Leythos
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