buying windows vista

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sc said:
I was looking on newegg to purchase a copy of windows vista. Below are two
links and I was wondering which one I would need. I don't understand what
the difference is. I am looking for a full version of windows vista.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116469


Thanks for any help
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/default.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/systemrequirements.mspx
 
sc said:
I was looking on newegg to purchase a copy of windows vista. Below are
two
links and I was wondering which one I would need. I don't understand what
the difference is. I am looking for a full version of windows vista.
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This one is OEM.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
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This one is full retail (not upgrade).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116469
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OEM versions have a restricted license and are tied to the hardware on which
they are originally installed. Retail versions have no such restrictions.

Malke
 
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