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Can an OEM copy of Vista from a smashed laptop be transferred to another?

  • 03-02-2008 1:22am
    #1
    Run_to_da_hills
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    If someone has a legitimate OEM copy of Vista on a laptop and it gets smashed can that copy be transferred and registered to another pc if he has the original disk?


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  • #2
    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    I don't think so no, it's tied to the machine.

    You could have a gander through the EULA, if you're feeling brave, there may be clauses relating to broken hardware, but it's doubtful that there'd be anything of use to you.


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,416 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    No it's bound to the mother board, and only if the motherboard is replaced under warranty by the manufacturer would you be allowed put the OS back on the original laptop never mind another PC.

    EULA sucks big time, but that's why OEM is so much cheaper than retail windows.


  • #4
    Gurgle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,064 ✭✭✭Gurgle


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    If someone has a legitimate OEM copy of Vista on a laptop and it gets smashed can that copy be transferred and registered to another pc if he has the original disk?

    Try calling microsoft & tell them that you've upgraded the system, no need to explain that you've replaced every single part. They might unlock the key so you can activate it again with the new hardware.


  • #5
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    At least the motor tax office have the decency to give a road tax refund if you can prove that your car has been scrapped.


  • #6
    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    At least the motor tax office have the decency to give a road tax refund if you can prove that your car has been scrapped.
    By buying OEM, you give up the right to transfer, hence the discount.


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  • #7
    Halfdog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭Halfdog


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    At least the motor tax office have the decency to give a road tax refund if you can prove that your car has been scrapped.
    Send your scrapped computer neatly packed in a box off to the Microsoft general office in Sandyford along with your original software. They will then know if you are genuine or not and might issue you with a brand new copy of Vista.


  • #8
    mukki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭mukki


    Halfdog wrote: »
    Send your scrapped computer neatly packed in a box off to the Microsoft general office in Sandyford along with your original software. They will then know if you are genuine or not and might issue you with a brand new copy of Vista.

    lol


  • #9
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Halfdog wrote: »
    Send your scrapped computer neatly packed in a box off to the Microsoft general office in Sandyford along with your original software. They will then know if you are genuine or not and might issue you with a brand new copy of Vista.
    Good Idea :D


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