I know the licensing is different but...
If i have the retail version, can i install it on two computers at the same time? What about OEM?
Also, is there a certain number of times it can be installed and activated?
One other thing...What does it mean when OEM is LOCKED to the mobo/system? Can it be reinstalled on that same system again? What about on another system? Can another os be installed on the same system? AND can i format the system i put vista on?
Quote:If i have the retail version, can i install it on two computers at the same time? What about OEM?
No.. and no. One license per computer.
Quote:Also, is there a certain number of times it can be installed and activated?
Retail can be activated several times before you have to call MS. OEM, only once.
Quote:What does it mean when OEM is LOCKED to the mobo/system?
The OS has files that are locked to the motherboard BIOS. When it goes to install, it reads that file, compares it to the system. If they match, it installs... if not, well.
Quote:Can it be reinstalled on that same system again?
Yes. As many times as you see fit to call MS to get it activated again.
Quote:What about on another system?
Changing the motherboard constitutes a "new" system. Just let MS know that's what you did.
Quote:Can another os be installed on the same system?
