why wont my xp home cd install on this hp?

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: pcman83
Oh ya the STUPID MANUEL TOO

Manuel is not stupid, he is just a little slow.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: pcman83

Originally posted by: MrChad

Originally posted by: pcman83
you may be correct, but normal users would never know. And its cheaper. Its the same OS, Same files. Same thing. OEM is just in a small sleeve.

They should know, because if they ever replace their motherboard or try to transfer their OEM copy of Windows to a new PC, they are violating the terms of the license agreement and their OS is essentially pirated.

If they purchased a retail copy, they would have no such issues.

Read my edited post. And how is it pirated if it activates??? explain that.

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/YourPC_do.mspx

 

[pcman83]

Originally posted by: MrChad

Originally posted by: pcman83

Originally posted by: MrChad

Originally posted by: pcman83
you may be correct, but normal users would never know. And its cheaper. Its the same OS, Same files. Same thing. OEM is just in a small sleeve.

They should know, because if they ever replace their motherboard or try to transfer their OEM copy of Windows to a new PC, they are violating the terms of the license agreement and their OS is essentially pirated.

If they purchased a retail copy, they would have no such issues.

Read my edited post. And how is it pirated if it activates??? explain that.

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/YourPC_do.mspx

Thanks MrChad,

You are right if you go by the book, but I do know that it still works.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: pcman83
Thanks MrChad,

You are right if you go by the book, but I do know that it still works.

I'm not disputing that the OEM copy will still activate. And even if you need to call Microsoft, they may even give you an activation key over the phone. I was just pointing out the license agreement differences.

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: pcman83
You are right if you go by the book, but I do know that it still works.

Microsoft is "being nice" to Users and typically lets them activate an OEM version to a new motherboard, even though the "End User License Agreement" says that you aren't allowed to do this.

As long as Microsoft continues to "be nice", then you can get away with activating OEM XP to new motherboards. But what happens if Microsoft clamps down some more and stops allowing OEM XP to be moved to a new motherboard? People buying OEM XP should know what they are buying.

I have no problem with OEM XP on pre-built computers like Dells. You are paying almost ZERO for the XP license. If you lose the right to transfer it to a new computer, so be it. You got the original XP for almost-nothing anyway.

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: unkn0wnhacka
so if they dont have it then you make them buy xp home again?

No I don't make them, I just tell them that either they supply the disk & license, or I supply the disk & license and they will pay for it... Or of course they can take it to the pirate down the street... It's all about choices.

pcgeek11