A bit off topic, but just checked Newegg user reviews on W8. 30% = 5 stars 15% = 4 stars Unless you're into "wasting time on hassles", W8 not yet ready for prime time. As for WinXP vs W7.... If you're running XP and all is well, there is no genuine justification to change to W7... I've had both on all of my machines and though I'm currently using W7... one important trading app requires it... (I'm not motivated to make the effort and endure the hassle to change back on the other), I still prefer WinXP. FWIW....
i have problem with MS agreement on any windows> XP which version of Windows 7 is allowed to be installed,when i build my own Pc? which version would allow me to change the components of MY PC if they fail or if i want to upgrade? let say from HDD to SSD,video card etc
1. Any version of Windows is allowed. 2. Windows Activation considers "a few-to-several" points of your hardware. You can change one, two, a few... but if you change too many, it looks like you've put another copy of your licensed OS onto another machine... which is allowable on a RETAIL copy and if you've uninstalled it on your prior machine... not the case with OEM version.. supposedly "tied" to the hardware you originally activated the OS upon. In OEM verions, you can still change out one/some components... but if you change too many MSFT might want to talk to you about it to continue your activation.
Thank you Scataphagos so i should be able to install this OS, and change all hardware ,exept MB(from what i've read) with this version? http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premi...2994555&sr=8-4&keywords=windows+7+full+retail
Edit.... Oops... read more of the narrative. It IS identified as "OEM" So, "no" on the mobo changeout... that is IF it's enforced... which has always been a question in my mind. (Does MSFT really catch this, or no? Never had opportunity to test the "OEM activation" policy myself.)
like i said-that's the problem with all MS windows > XP. i'm not sure either. why do i have to spend couple hours of my precious time, reading all their legal nonsense. just to come up with same answer as you are-I'm not sure. note how it's worded-full. so one can think-retail..ugghh...f** this..
Yes. Interesting how they use the term "full" and "OEM" in the description... ?? Unfortunately, it's likely "retail version" is the only safe way.
Sounds logical. MSFT/others seem to get more and more restrictive over time... each little thing to void what you have and force you to buy new. If such is the case, "Full Retail Version" is the logical way to go. And BTW... how in the HELL do you troubleshoot a problem if you can't swap suspected failed parts??