[Blackmoore]

What does it mean when it says Windows Vista Home Premium for System Builders?

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - Operating Systems

Does that mean its a legal copy of Windows that can be re-installed multiple times or is it a one time deal?

[Mak213]

YEs it is a legit copy. It is a OEM version. Just a fancy way to say it.

[Saxon]

All OEM means is you can't go running to MS for support if you mess up. but who needs MS technical support when you got Tech Forums.

[Peter.Cort]

no, who needs tech support when they have me.



and the other several hundred qualified users on tech forums.

[SirCyber]

chris ftw!

[Mak213]

Originally Posted by SirCyber

chris ftw!

do you mean chris chadwick? I have helped him several times. Tech-support is over rated from microsoft. YOU usually end up back here anyways .

[fireball]

What happens if the software itself is faulty? Like if you put the dvd in, but it doesn't read.

[veedubfreak]

The odds of that happening are less likely than you winning the lotto. But if it does happen, you just return it for a new copy. Also, technically...oem software is only for a single computer. If you change motherboards down the line, you'll have to call and get a new activation key. Just say your motherboard burned up and you had to replace it

[fireball]

I knew the odds of that are very very unlikely. I like to be prepared just in case.

Haha. Thanks for the tip.

[Mak213]

Originally Posted by veedubfreak

The odds of that happening are less likely than you winning the lotto. But if it does happen, you just return it for a new copy. Also, technically...oem software is only for a single computer. If you change motherboards down the line, you'll have to call and get a new activation key. Just say your motherboard burned up and you had to replace it

Vista OEMis only for 1 PC. XP OEM can be activated on 3 machines.