PCMech Forums - View Single Post

***glc*** · 08-24-2003, 01:06 PM

Andy and raftero - that's why they put the sticker on the case. When I buy a 3 pack of OEM Windows the instructions tell me (as the OEM) that I *must* apply the sticker. The EULA for OEM Windows clearly specifies that the license is not transferrable. It's physically possible (but not legal) to put a generic OEM XP on a different computer as indicated, but with a Dell (and some other brands I'm sure) the activation is keyed to the bios, not the other hardware.

No need to remove the post, no problems. We are discussing facts here, not advocating piracy.

08-24-2003, 01:06 PM	#11
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,727	Andy and raftero - that's why they put the sticker on the case. When I buy a 3 pack of OEM Windows the instructions tell me (as the OEM) that I must apply the sticker. The EULA for OEM Windows clearly specifies that the license is not transferrable. It's physically possible (but not legal) to put a generic OEM XP on a different computer as indicated, but with a Dell (and some other brands I'm sure) the activation is keyed to the bios, not the other hardware. No need to remove the post, no problems. We are discussing facts here, not advocating piracy.