Question about Vista activation

[Lipservice]

I bought a PC that had Vista Home Premium OEM 64bit on it. The PC has a trashed motherboard (AMD). I stripped down the PC and am going to an Intel system in the case.

Included is the Vista disc in the original clear plastic case and the COA sticker is on that case.

Will I have problems installing Vista on a whole new hardware setup and then trying to activate it?

Thanks!

 

[inhotep]

I remembered few years ago when I tried to install Xp Pro on a Dell logo disk that came with a Dell desktop on my home built computer which didn't work.

It may not work if your Vista disk is made by that PC company but may if it's just a regular OEM disk. Try it anyway, it won't hurt.

 

[Aberforth]

OEM version does not allow you to transfer your license to a new computer (new motherboard). It's illegal.

 

[Lipservice]

It was a custom built PC. The OS is on dual WD Raptor 74gb drives in Raid0. And I am going to be using the Raptors on the new build. The Vista disc is just a regular Microsoft OEM disc, not Dell, HP, Gateway, etc branded.

 

[Billb2]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
OEM version does not allow you to transfer your license to a new computer (new motherboard). It's illegal.

What he said!

That's why Microsoft didn't stop retailers form selling a motherboard, calling it a "system", and selling an OEM Vista disk with it. Microsoft knew they would get paid for the OEM disk, and eventually get their money for a retail, full installl disk too ...and now they're going to get that money from you.

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
OEM version does not allow you to transfer your license to a new computer (new motherboard). It's illegal.

If the motherboard is bad, it can be replaced. If an exact replacement is not available, MS will allow the activation on the new board.

 

[soonerproud]

Instead of telling them you replaced the motherboard, you could tell them you installed new drivers and now Vista wants you to reactivate. You will have that copy activated in less than 5 minutes as long as you don't tell them you replaced the motherboard.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
OEM version does not allow you to transfer your license to a new computer (new motherboard). It's illegal.

It's not illegal. Microsoft does not write laws (thankfully).

If you call them, tell them that the motherboard died and needed replacement, and that you only have that copy of windows installed on a single system. They will most likely activate it for you.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
If you call them, tell them that the motherboard died and needed replacement, and that you only have that copy of windows installed on a single system. They will most likely activate it for you.

Yep. They're not too tough.