To OEM or not to OEM

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If I get the OEM version, I know that a restriction in the license means
it
cannot be transferred to another computer.

I need to get clarification on the following:

1) What happens if my computer crashes and I am told I have to reformat
the
hard drive and re-install Windows? Am I forced to buy a new license?
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Pull out the OEM DVD and reinstall. No new license should be needed. But
if the mobo changes for hardware failure/replacement or something, you might
have to let M$ know to get a new key or something.
2) What if I want to have a backup hard drive, or upgrade my existing hard
drive to a bigger one? If it's the same computer and only the hard drive
is
upgraded or a second one added, does that mandate a new license?
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A second hard drive is no issue at all. The Vista "pirate" crap looks at
the disk labels. The primary did still being there, no issue.

But as always, and according to the EULA, you are 100% at the mercy of
Microsoft. They want to change it, they can without notice or recourse to
you.
 
Brian W said:
A System Builder OEM licence does not specify that any part of the system
cannot be upgraded, therefore even changing the motherboard is still
technically an 'upgrade'.
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So if M$ say they will not upgrade, are you going to sue them? Not likely.

You are at the mercy of their interpretation without much practical
recourse.

It is why I like FLOSS. Once you have a copy in your hands, use it how you
wish, where you wish and copy if for anyone anywhere any time and no license
issues.
 
A System Builder OEM licence does not specify that any part of the system
cannot be upgraded, therefore even changing the motherboard is still
technically an 'upgrade'.
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Are you disagreeing with me? Did I say otherwise?
 
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