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Windows Vista - Warning?
I have (had!) Vista Ultimate - OEM - version running, all activated and validated. In order to upgrade the RAM, I had to update the system BIOS.
Vista is now reporting that it is not genuine.
Vista is now reporting that it is not genuine.
1/ Is this due to the BIOS update? If so how do I re-validate the OEM version of Vista? Short of buying another activation key.
2/ If that is the case, what other 'hardware' changes are likely to invalidate an OEM version?
I also recently added a second graphics card in order to run SLi mode.
I also recently added a second graphics card in order to run SLi mode.
Having experienced a number off hardware failures on my old machine in the not too distant past (HDD's Graphics etc)would this also cause vista to invalidate? Previously I have been running XP Pro (OEM) and these changes didn't cause any problems with XP.
Does the 'New' terms of the Vista OEM mean having to replace/purchase a new activation key everytime something changes?
As I paid to have Vista Ultimate installed on this machine, I expect to be able to upgrade the computer without having to purchase a 'Full' retail version of the OS in order to upgrade the computer specs.
Just because Vista was supplied in a version that forms part of a volume license agreement between MS/Dell I don't think it should be my problem or indeed cost, if/when I choose to upgrade the system.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks
DELL XPS 700
jmwills
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pcgeek11
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June 24th, 2007 16:00
Although this problem rarely occurs, it may occur during typical use of a Windows Vista-based computer.
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Note This problem does not occur because of an issue in the installed program or device driver. This problem is caused by a system problem in Windows Vista.
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Note If Windows Vista was preinstalled by an OEM, the product key appears on a sticker on the case of the computer.
For more information about how to activate Windows Vista, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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Message Edited by pcgeek11 on 06-24-2007 01:02 PM