Windows 10: Using an OEM version of W10 to operate a new computer

Discus and support Using an OEM version of W10 to operate a new computer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have a computer that died because off a system board issue. I want to replace that computer with a new computer same model brand My questions is :... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by MIgMan54, Mar 28, 2020.

  1. MIgMan54 Win User

    Using an OEM version of W10 to operate a new computer


    I have a computer that died because off a system board issue. I want to replace that computer with a new computer same model brand My questions is : can i buy a new computer without an operating system and use the ssd that i had windows 10 on originally an oem version to use in my new computer?

    :)
     
    MIgMan54, Mar 28, 2020
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  2. LonGun Win User

    operating system / full retail version or oem?

    I see that they have onsale original/stock MS Windows XP+SP2 software with a legit Key comes in OEM version. And if I decide to buy the software from one of those sites, I'd expect to recieve it as an original/stock Microsoft Windows XP+SP2 disc. And I'll be pissed off when it arrived with:
    * another company's name labeled on it (Dell, HP, ...) besides MS
    * another company's name on the Setup Installatioin Screen (Dell, HP, ...) besides MS
    * Bill's pix (just kidding)
    It must have Microsoft legitly labeled on the disc + nothing else but a MS Windows original installation like it's supposed to be (duh)
    Don't get confused with Microsoft's Retail-OEM Windows versions and other Computer Manufaturers' edited Windows versions (or it called System Recovery/Restore discs). You should look more into the difference of a stock Microsoft Windows Operating System + SP2 disc (which showed on those websites you've listed) and a Microsoft Windows Operating System + SP2 disc EDITED by a third-party company such as Dell, HP, Sony Vaio, etc. (meaning it not only will install the Windows XP but it will also install those Norton, RealPlayer, AOL, etc.)
    Like any other computer manufacturers, Dell do not sale their System Restore Windows Discs to anyone who did not purchase/have a Dell computer. The reason because those Restore discs (which of course can install a full Windows on a its specific model) only cost you around $50; even cheaper on some older model. You've just got to own one of their machines *Smile Using an OEM version of W10 to operate a new computer :)
    Ok hopefully that answered it.
    Secondly, there's also something you should keep in mind within both versions of:
    * MS Windows XP Home - OEM
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116056
    * MS Windows XP Home - RETAIL
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16837116193
    The Retail one costs much more the OEM version because you can install it on more than 1 computer. (and of course in this case it comes with a user guide, better looking box, a future purchase MS discount coupon like mine did.) If you're a system builder and upgrade your mother board once in a while, then you should not buy the OEM version. It's most likely not going to work after you installed new mother board (unless you buy an identical one because the old one became defected.) And if you decide to go for the Retail version, you should be reconsider on going for the Vista Home because the price is almost the same with the XP Home. And XP will become unsupported by MS in about 1-2 years.
     
    LonGun, Mar 28, 2020
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  3. ex_reven Win User
    OEM Version of MS Xp?

    OEM is for system builders. In my experience it varies depending on store policy.
    In the shop I bought OEM vista premium from they required you to buy one other piece of hardware (so i got a second 320gig 7200.10 perp seagate hard drive). Most stores operate similarly.

    A couple of stores however, require you to purchase a whole computer to get OEM with it.

    If your planning to build computers and sell, an OEM version for each computer you make is a good idea *Smile Using an OEM version of W10 to operate a new computer :)
     
    ex_reven, Mar 28, 2020
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  4. jimbo45 Win User

    Using an OEM version of W10 to operate a new computer

    Anyone here planning on buying an oem w10 computer on July 29th?


    Hi there

    I think it will take a while before W10 makes its appearance in new computers --there's quite a bit of existing stock to shift first and it's easier to offer people the FREE Upgrade as it's valid for ONE YEAR after W10 is released.

    You might get a smaller specialized supplier offering a W10 OEM computer as a "draw" but the larger stores will just flog off their old stock first rather than spend a load of time and money re-installing all the OS'es.

    Another possibility is that they might also offer to perform the upgrade later if the customer wants the store to do it rather than perform the operation themselves. This will reduce the amount of installations that the store will have to do -- but if you want to use this service I'd suggest you wait until after the initial rush has passed or you might find you have to leave the machine there for a few weeks !!!! (for what shouldn't be more than a 10 - 30 min operation !!!).

    Cheers
    jimbo
     
    jimbo45, Mar 28, 2020
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