OEM Version of Windows VIsta? Other Vista Discussions Discuss OEM Version of Windows VIsta? in the Windows Vista forums; {begining}________________________________________ ______________________________ Guys, where do you get OEM versions, is OEM the Upgrade version, or the full version, and is OEM the version in the nice shiny box, or ...

[joseph]

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Guys, where do you get OEM versions, is OEM the Upgrade version, or the full version, and is OEM the version in the nice shiny box, or is OEM version, just a disc, in a plastic bag?


Joseph

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[Mustangman76]

Hi

the oem (origanel Equiptment Manufaturer) u get from ur pc manufaturer..mine came with xp home oem...now i installed it on my desktop tho...but might just reinstall it on my laptop too..its much faster...even on 256mb...the one in the box is the one u get a retail store...and it varys weither its a upgrade or full..most come with full...

[Snuffy]

Originally Posted by Mustangman76

Hi

the oem (origanel Equiptment Manufaturer) u get from ur pc manufaturer..mine came with xp home oem...now i installed it on my desktop tho...but might just reinstall it on my laptop too..its much faster...even on 256mb...the one in the box is the one u get a retail store...and it varys weither its a upgrade or full..most come with full...

Actually OEM does stand for "Original Equipment Manufacture" and normally you buy a PC with it pre-installed... but you can purchase OEM from some sellers..Retail comes in a BOX as does Upgrade.
So many ppl have purchased OEM for less $$$ and say its Retail, but it really is not...and the EULA is slightly different from Retail to OEM to Upgrade and
Auto Upgrade is different also..

[Znod]

Originally Posted by joseph

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Guys, where do you get OEM versions, is OEM the Upgrade version, or the full version, and is OEM the version in the nice shiny box, or is OEM version, just a disc, in a plastic bag?


Joseph

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Here is more than you may want to know about OEM: http://www.vistababble.com/forums/ot...highlight=EULA

[Mustangman76]

Hi

Thats what i ment..lol.:P...

[crabby]

OEM comes in a DVD sleeve. It is sealed by a cardboard OEM license which you agree to if you break the seals. Inside is a full Vista DVD which installs exactly the same as a retail disc.

crabby

[Snuffy]

Yes, and OEM pre-installed (versions I have seen) come in a paper sleeve which are labeled (X name "Restore Disk" ) which have a "cert" embedded with them so they only work with certain Bios. The Restore Disk I tested would not install, repair "It simply said Non Compatible".. but when installed in the correct machine. It auto restores to like original factory settings and reads 89580-OEM-xxxxx-xxxxx.
x name can be EMachine, Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, or such. The two (2) set(s) I have seen are EMachine (GateWay) and Acer.

[dazzlin]

Joseph, you can get it right here

[Snuffy]

Last time I checked so many places have OEM for sale...
Tigerdirect, NewEgg, WalMart, Shoping Yahoo, Ebay, and prices vary.
Use Google an ask for "Vista OEM prices"

[Znod]

I got mine at newegg.com for the same price as at Amazon-$199.99. And, Joseph, please be aware of the OEM EULA before you decide to buy. See, for example, posts 79 and 82 on this thread: http://www.vistababble.com/forums/ot...highlight=EULA.