Mick Murphy wrote:[color=blue]
> It is OK for you to install an OEM version and/or a Retail version.
>
> The difference between them is that the OEM version is tied to the computer
> that it is 1st installed on; whereas with the Retail Version, it can be
> transferred to another computer if the 1st comp dies!
>
> Also, with OEM versions, there is no support from microsoft.
> Any probs(like stuff posted here), you have to solve yourself, or come here,
> When you think about it, just WHAT support does anybody get from MS or Dell,
> HP, etc, lol.[/color]
I have transferred my OEM copy of Windows to a new Motherboard with all
other components being the same. All that happened was I lost all my
data on my Hard Drive. Had no problems with Microsoft.