OEM licence

Raistlin · 14th November 2008, 19:43

Just a quick question.

Can anybody tell me, with any authority, whether a Microsoft Windows XP Pro OEM licence transfers with a transfer of ownership of the PC in question?

I know the licence dies when the PC dies but I've just been told they are non transferable either and I don't believe it.

Can anybody help please?

JohnDotCom · 14th November 2008, 20:06

According to Microsoft Terms and Conditions
You cannot sell a Computer with a Previously used OEM operating Licence on it.
Licences cannot be transferred between users or to a new user unless they are the first user of said licence.
Upgrading a Motherboard also now requires a new Licence as this is considered a New Computer by Microsoft Licencing.

Of course it is done all the time,
but if you are a Microsoft Registered System Builder you could find problems for yourself.

AndyJ · 14th November 2008, 20:09

It's bad news I'm afraid Paul. An OEM license is restricted to one machine in its lifetime. When the PC dies, the license dies with it... Sorry.

http://www.networkclue.com/os/Window...ing/index.aspx

Raistlin · 14th November 2008, 21:34

Thanks John

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	OEM licence Just a quick question. Can anybody tell me, with any authority, whether a Microsoft Windows XP Pro OEM licence transfers with a transfer of ownership of the PC in question? I know the licence dies when the PC dies but I've just been told they are non transferable either and I don't believe it. Can anybody help please?

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	According to Microsoft Terms and Conditions You cannot sell a Computer with a Previously used OEM operating Licence on it. Licences cannot be transferred between users or to a new user unless they are the first user of said licence. Upgrading a Motherboard also now requires a new Licence as this is considered a New Computer by Microsoft Licencing. Of course it is done all the time, but if you are a Microsoft Registered System Builder you could find problems for yourself. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 14th November 2008 at 20:26..

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AndyJ Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi 135 XPower Grey Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey, Surrey Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's bad news I'm afraid Paul. An OEM license is restricted to one machine in its lifetime. When the PC dies, the license dies with it... Sorry. http://www.networkclue.com/os/Window...ing/index.aspx

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