| Subject: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/9/2008 7:37:53 AM |
| From: "Emerald Saint" [Email Address Protection] |
Hello. I totally broke the Vista on my HP Pavillion dv2000 laptop. The Pavillion is about 1.5 years old. I am going to buy a Vista installation DVD. OEM DVDs are cheaper. I used OEM versions of WinXP on homebuilt desktop PCs and never had any problem. Are there potential problems using an OEM Vista DVD on a HP Pavillion ? Because it is an HP I wonder if there is some 'proprietary' tricks they have to keep you from using an OEM disk. Also, are some OEM disks made to install on only one kind of PC ? Please tell me what you know. Your help may save me a lot of trouble. TIA |
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| Subject: Re: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/9/2008 7:54:42 AM |
| From: "JW" [Email Address Protection] |
What is preventing you from reinstalling Vista on your PC with your HP recovery disks? "Emerald Saint" <xp.student@comcast.net> wrote in message news:2MOdnZNS87Ze_LnVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@comcast.com... > Hello. > > I totally broke the Vista on my HP Pavillion dv2000 laptop. The Pavillion > is about 1.5 years old. I am going to buy a Vista installation DVD. OEM > DVDs are cheaper. I used OEM versions of WinXP on homebuilt desktop PCs > and never had any problem. Are there potential problems using an OEM > Vista DVD on a HP Pavillion ? Because it is an HP I wonder if there is > some 'proprietary' tricks they have to keep you from using an OEM disk. > > Also, are some OEM disks made to install on only one kind of PC ? > > Please tell me what you know. Your help may save me a lot of trouble. > > TIA > |
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| Subject: Re: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/9/2008 7:31:36 PM |
| From: "Bender" [Email Address Protection] |
The difference between an OEM version and a Retail version is the license. Manufacturers may alter the OEM that they use, but the OEM copy that you buy is the same as the retail version, except for the license. "Emerald Saint" <xp.student@comcast.net> wrote in message news:2MOdnZNS87Ze_LnVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@comcast.com... > Hello. > > I totally broke the Vista on my HP Pavillion dv2000 laptop. The Pavillion > is about 1.5 years old. I am going to buy a Vista installation DVD. OEM > DVDs are cheaper. I used OEM versions of WinXP on homebuilt desktop PCs > and never had any problem. Are there potential problems using an OEM > Vista DVD on a HP Pavillion ? Because it is an HP I wonder if there is > some 'proprietary' tricks they have to keep you from using an OEM disk. > > Also, are some OEM disks made to install on only one kind of PC ? > > Please tell me what you know. Your help may save me a lot of trouble. > > TIA > |
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| Subject: Re: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/9/2008 7:57:56 PM |
| From: "Emerald Saint" [Email Address Protection] |
The disk boots the PC then I get a message that says the recovery disk is not supported. The recovery partition does something - I can't say what - and then reboots - over and over. It's a long story. I decided not to fiddle with it any longer. There is one possible way that might work. If I had the boot code for the original MBR I might be able to get the recovery partition to work. If somebody would send me the MBR from a similar Pavilion system I might be able to get it going again. But instead I'll just get a real Vista DVD. "JW" <JW@nospam.nspam> wrote in message news:68335F1B-26B2-4121-A7A8-18BDCACB2C38@microsoft.com... > What is preventing you from reinstalling Vista on your PC with your HP > recovery disks? > "Emerald Saint" <xp.student@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:2MOdnZNS87Ze_LnVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@comcast.com... >> Hello. >> >> I totally broke the Vista on my HP Pavillion dv2000 laptop. The >> Pavillion is about 1.5 years old. I am going to buy a Vista installation >> DVD. OEM DVDs are cheaper. I used OEM versions of WinXP on homebuilt >> desktop PCs and never had any problem. Are there potential problems >> using an OEM Vista DVD on a HP Pavillion ? Because it is an HP I wonder >> if there is some 'proprietary' tricks they have to keep you from using an >> OEM disk. >> >> Also, are some OEM disks made to install on only one kind of PC ? >> >> Please tell me what you know. Your help may save me a lot of trouble. >> >> TIA >> > |
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| Subject: Re: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/10/2008 6:50:10 AM |
| From: Malke [Email Address Protection] |
Emerald Saint wrote: > The disk boots the PC then I get a message that says the recovery disk is > not supported. The recovery partition does something - I can't say what - > and then reboots - over and over. It's a long story. I decided not to > fiddle with it any longer. There is one possible way that might work. If > I had the boot code for the original MBR I might be able to get the > recovery > partition to work. If somebody would send me the MBR from a similar > Pavilion system I might be able to get it going again. But instead I'll > just get a real Vista DVD. I think your best course of action is to contact HP tech support, but that's just me. Instead of buying an OEM Vista (which should work with your HP, yes) try this free download instead: For people who only have a restore image - Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download: http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ I haven't tried it myself but others have reported it works well. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic! |
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| Subject: Re: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/10/2008 7:41:52 AM |
| From: "JW" [Email Address Protection] |
Did you system come with Vista or did it come with XP and you got the free Vista upgrade after Vista was released? Since you did no make a set of recovery DVDs when you got the system I suggest that you contact HP support, I think you can get a set for a very minimal charge from them. "Emerald Saint" <xp.student@comcast.net> wrote in message news:4vWdnUyr9ualkrjVnZ2dnUVZ_gadnZ2d@comcast.com... > The disk boots the PC then I get a message that says the recovery disk is > not supported. The recovery partition does something - I can't say what - > and then reboots - over and over. It's a long story. I decided not to > fiddle with it any longer. There is one possible way that might work. If > I had the boot code for the original MBR I might be able to get the > recovery partition to work. If somebody would send me the MBR from a > similar Pavilion system I might be able to get it going again. But > instead I'll just get a real Vista DVD. > > > "JW" <JW@nospam.nspam> wrote in message > news:68335F1B-26B2-4121-A7A8-18BDCACB2C38@microsoft.com... >> What is preventing you from reinstalling Vista on your PC with your HP >> recovery disks? >> "Emerald Saint" <xp.student@comcast.net> wrote in message >> news:2MOdnZNS87Ze_LnVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@comcast.com... >>> Hello. >>> >>> I totally broke the Vista on my HP Pavillion dv2000 laptop. The >>> Pavillion is about 1.5 years old. I am going to buy a Vista >>> installation DVD. OEM DVDs are cheaper. I used OEM versions of WinXP >>> on homebuilt desktop PCs and never had any problem. Are there potential >>> problems using an OEM Vista DVD on a HP Pavillion ? Because it is an HP >>> I wonder if there is some 'proprietary' tricks they have to keep you >>> from using an OEM disk. >>> >>> Also, are some OEM disks made to install on only one kind of PC ? >>> >>> Please tell me what you know. Your help may save me a lot of trouble. >>> >>> TIA >>> >> > > |
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| Subject: Re: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/10/2008 2:13:03 PM |
| From: Donald L McDaniel [Email Address Protection] |
On Fri, 9 May 2008 19:31:36 -0700, "Bender" <imnotgivingmynametoa@machine.net> wrote: >The difference between an OEM version and a Retail version is the license. >Manufacturers may alter the OEM that they use, but the OEM copy that you buy >is the same as the retail version, except for the license. > > >"Emerald Saint" <xp.student@comcast.net> wrote in message >news:2MOdnZNS87Ze_LnVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@comcast.com... >> Hello. >> >> I totally broke the Vista on my HP Pavillion dv2000 laptop. The Pavillion >> is about 1.5 years old. I am going to buy a Vista installation DVD. OEM >> DVDs are cheaper. I used OEM versions of WinXP on homebuilt desktop PCs >> and never had any problem. Are there potential problems using an OEM >> Vista DVD on a HP Pavillion ? Because it is an HP I wonder if there is >> some 'proprietary' tricks they have to keep you from using an OEM disk. The only "trick" they use is using non-standard devices in their Laptops, which makes it very difficult to find Vista drivers. IF you buy a NON-HP OEM disk (i.e., "A System Builder Kit from your local System Builder Shop), you will only have the problem of finding the correct Vista drivers for your laptop and installing them. There is nothing [techincally or legally] HP can do to stop the user from using a non-HP System Builder Kit. >> >> Also, are some OEM disks made to install on only one kind of PC ? >> >> Please tell me what you know. Your help may save me a lot of trouble. >> >> TIA >> Basically, there are three types of OEM media: 1) "System Builder Kits". These have everything a "Full Retail" copy has, but cannot be used to do an in-place upgrade of a previous Microsoft OS. They are produced and released by Microsoft, and may be installed on any Intel-Based, BIOS-using machine. Buy one from your local System Builder shop. These are always branded only by Microsoft. 2) "BIOS-LOCKED". These are produced by major System Builders, and are exactly like the "System Builder Kits" above, but may only be installed on computers which have the correct BIOS. These are sometimes included with the machine one purchases, and are always branded with the OEM's brand. 3) OEM disks like those provided by Dell. Dell is still including them with each complete system purchased. These allow one to install the OS on any computer, like the System Builder Kits, but will only be pre-activated if one installs them on a computer for which they were produced. Of course, using one of these Disks with a machine not built by the OEM it was purchased from will result in an invalid License, since such licenses may not be transferred to machines not manufactured by the OEM they are purchased from. ALL OEM Licenses LACK: 1) On-going support from Microsoft, other than during installation and regular updates. 2) The right to be transferred to another person WITHOUT also transferring the machine upon which it was first activated to the new owner. 3) The right to be transferred to another machine owned by the current licensee. 4) The right (or ability) to do an in-place upgrade of a previous OS. OEM licenses have only ONE advantage because of their limitations: They are [usually] much cheaper than Retail kits. Donald L McDaniel Please reply to the correct thread and article. ================================================ |
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| Subject: Re: Can I buy OEM Vista and use it on HP Pavillion laptop ? |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup |
| Date: 5/10/2008 5:42:04 PM |
| From: "Emerald Saint" [Email Address Protection] |
Hi.. Thanks (everybody) for the info. I bought OEM Win XP Home from Frys online. I downloaded Ubuntu 8.04 via Torrent (very fast) and I'm tinkering with that while waiting for the WinXP to arrive. The Ubuntu is cool. That info about OEM is really good. I'm filing that one away for reference. " <orthocross@invalid.invalid.com> wrote in message news:ag1c24t3vvj9qf956vg0f7a9tfniovomtu@4ax.com... > On Fri, 9 May 2008 19:31:36 -0700, "Bender" > <imnotgivingmynametoa@machine.net> wrote: > >>The difference between an OEM version and a Retail version is the license. >>Manufacturers may alter the OEM that they use, but the OEM copy that you >>buy >>is the same as the retail version, except for the license. >> >> >>"Emerald Saint" <xp.student@comcast.net> wrote in message >>news:2MOdnZNS87Ze_LnVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@comcast.com... >>> Hello. >>> >>> I totally broke the Vista on my HP Pavillion dv2000 laptop. The >>> Pavillion >>> is about 1.5 years old. I am going to buy a Vista installation DVD. >>> OEM >>> DVDs are cheaper. I used OEM versions of WinXP on homebuilt desktop PCs >>> and never had any problem. Are there potential problems using an OEM >>> Vista DVD on a HP Pavillion ? Because it is an HP I wonder if there is >>> some 'proprietary' tricks they have to keep you from using an OEM disk. > > The only "trick" they use is using non-standard devices in their > Laptops, which makes it very difficult to find Vista drivers. > > IF you buy a NON-HP OEM disk (i.e., "A System Builder Kit from your > local System Builder Shop), you will only have the problem of finding > the correct Vista drivers for your laptop and installing them. > > There is nothing [techincally or legally] HP can do to stop the user > from using a non-HP System Builder Kit. > >>> >>> Also, are some OEM disks made to install on only one kind of PC ? >>> >>> Please tell me what you know. Your help may save me a lot of trouble. >>> >>> TIA >>> > > > Basically, there are three types of OEM media: > 1) "System Builder Kits". These have everything a "Full Retail" copy > has, but cannot be used to do an in-place upgrade of a previous > Microsoft OS. They are produced and released by Microsoft, and may be > installed on any Intel-Based, BIOS-using machine. Buy one from your > local System Builder shop. These are always branded only by > Microsoft. > > 2) "BIOS-LOCKED". These are produced by major System Builders, and > are exactly like the "System Builder Kits" above, but may only be > installed on computers which have the correct BIOS. These are > sometimes included with the machine one purchases, and are always > branded with the OEM's brand. > > 3) OEM disks like those provided by Dell. Dell is still including > them with each complete system purchased. These allow one to install > the OS on any computer, like the System Builder Kits, but will only be > pre-activated if one installs them on a computer for which they were > produced. Of course, using one of these Disks with a machine not > built by the OEM it was purchased from will result in an invalid > License, since such licenses may not be transferred to machines not > manufactured by the OEM they are purchased from. > > ALL OEM Licenses LACK: > 1) On-going support from Microsoft, other than during installation and > regular updates. > 2) The right to be transferred to another person WITHOUT also > transferring the machine upon which it was first activated to the new > owner. > 3) The right to be transferred to another machine owned by the current > licensee. > 4) The right (or ability) to do an in-place upgrade of a previous OS. > > OEM licenses have only ONE advantage because of their limitations: > They are [usually] much cheaper than Retail kits. > > > Donald L McDaniel > Please reply to the correct thread and article. > ================================================ |
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