Microsoft Answers ‘Vista OEM’ Questions

A Microsoft representative confirmed that users may buy an OEM copy of Windows Vista at a substantial discount, provided they adhere to the terms of the license – which, incidentally, may mean providing support for family members. In addition, users should still be subject to the same familiar re-activation restrictions as users of a retail Vista license and Windows XP, a spokeswoman said. Users can alter the PC’s hardware substantially, but they will be forced to reactivate – not repurchase the OEM software – if they do, she said. Elsewhere, AppScout wonders, is Vista relevant?

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