[AccessD] OT: OEM software bundles

>OEM Windows is for one PC.

That's correct.  An OEM version is supposed to come pre-installed on a
specific PC, and when that PC dies, so does the license.  If you buy a full
version, then you own the license and when the PC dies you can legally
transfer that license to another PC.  In neither case are you legally
allowed to use the license on a laptop as well as a desktop.  As for
APPLICATIONS, your rights to use them on a laptop and a desktop depends on
the application itself.  Microsoft Office allows this.  I do not know that
any other applications by Microsoft or other vendors do allow this.  Some
may but you should check your license to see.

John W. Colby
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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 11:41 PM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT: OEM software bundles


OEM Windows is for one PC. Say your PC dies and you get a new box without an
OS. Legally you are not supposed to move the copy of OEM Windows from the
dead PC to the new box. If you change major parts you may have to
re-register it and if you change too many parts then it may not work but I
have never had that happen. I once changed out a motherboard (which many
people say won't work) and it worked fine. 

OEM Office and other applications may be able to be installed on the
original PC and a mobile device if used by the same person. With some of the
newer applications you need to obtain a second install # from the company -
sometimes for a small fee.