I use OEM software whenever I build a new computer for myself or someone
else.
If you are building your own, no problem.
One drawback to OEM software is that MS provides no support.
I don't need it, so I don't worry about it.
The other thing with OEM software is that it is tied to the first machine it
is installed on and you can not (legally) use it on another system.
If you are trying to upgrade your machine from another OS to Vista, you
should get an upgrade version not an OEM version.
I do not believe an OEM disk will allow an upgrade, only a clean install or
dual boot setup.

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"Nijmegen" <Nijmegen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> ...or is it also for users, who don't run a comapny?
>
> I have bought a Windows VISTA DVD and when I received it, it had "OEM
> System
> Builder Pack" written on it.
>
> It also says: "EXCLUSIVELY for system builders."
>
> And after some research on the Wikipedia I see that COMPANIES that sell
> PCs
> normally buy OEM licenced software.
>
> I gues users should buy a "retail" version. (NOT OEM versions)
>
> Am I right?
>
> Or is it OK to install it?
>
> Because Wikipedia says the requirements are:"The requirements include:
> automated methods of installation of the product; customization of the
> installation to identify the OEM; first level technical support of the
> product..etc."
> ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer[/url])
>
> I want to install it because there's NO 64-bit Vista Ultimate in my
> language...excepting this OEM version. But I don't know what the
> consequences
> might be...(I mean, I can't add info about customer support, my company's
> name, etc....Because I'm just a user, not a manufacturer!)[/color]