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Upgrade from XP to Win 7 - which version ?
myxbox
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in Techie Stuff
Hi there
Would i have to buy a "retail box version" or could i buy OEM version?
Why such a difference in cost?
Many thanks
Would i have to buy a "retail box version" or could i buy OEM version?
Why such a difference in cost?
Many thanks
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OEM licences are locked to the first installation. (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
They can never be moved to a new computer and in effect the licence dies with the computer.
Retail ones can be moved to new computers if the old one fails.0 -
OEM shoudl be supplied with a new PC only. Beware of someone selling an OEM thats just downloaded from the net with shared keys that may stop working.
Such a difference in cost because it shouldnt be available for sale on its own and as i mentioned maybe an illegal copy.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0
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