Vista install on different computer

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I ordered a Inspiron 530 with Vista Home Premium a couple of days ago to replace our Dimension 8200. It's a christmas present for our kids. We also have a 2 year old Dimension 4700. I would like to install Vista on this computer. My question is, after our 530 arrivers would I be able to use the Vista disk that comes with the 530 to install on the 4700 or do I have to buy another copy of Vista. If I have to purchase another copy of Vista Home Premium should I get the full version or the upgrade?   I remember when our 4700 arrived I took the XP SP2 disk and installed it on our 8400 with no problems.   Thanks for your help.

discostu668 · Answer

OEM versions of software are generally tied to whatever system it's installed on, so the short answer is no.

you can buy a retail version and you can install it on as many computers as you want, provided that it's one computer at a time (in the event your mobo dies, and you buy a new one for example). however, multiple computers requires multiple licenses.

Rebel9 · Answer

Legally, you have to buy another copy. As these are Dell OEM disks, you may be able to install it on another Dell machine, BUT you are violating the terms of the License Agreement if you do so.   If you purchase another copy, you can perform a Clean Install with an upgrade version.

scott4991 · Answer

Dell does offer a license 'pack' for software. I recently bought Vista Ultimate at a local store, and have several computers I wanted to install it on. I could do 1 computer w/o constant reminders to register the software. Then I called Dell only to find out they can sell you a 4+ license pack for MUCH less that you can buy it for in the store. I will go this way in the future. Currently I'm only running Vista on 1 computer.   sc

pcgeek11 · Answer

Your 4700 will not have the SLP code in the ACPI Table to activate. Buy an OEM copy of Vista from newegg.com or a vendor of your choice.   pcgeek11

chasbox · Answer

Hi Before you upgrade the 4700 to Vista. Run the Vista upgrade advisor Find it   HERE.   Check it out.

JimFrick · Answer

Thanks everyone for the advice. I guess I will purchase a OEM copy from NewEgg. I am going to upgrade my memory from 1 gig to 3 gigs. I will purchase that from Crucial, it's cheap, $50 for 2 additional gigs. I am also going to upgrade my video card (currently Radeon x300) probably to a 8600GT, either a EVGA or XFX, deciding on whether to get 256mb or 512mb card. The prices at newegg are reasonable.   I did run the upgrade advisor. Here are the results.   System details: no action required.   Device details: OpenManage Client Instrumentation device driver (Dell Computer Corporation) There is no compatibility data available for this device.   Creative Game Port (Creative) There is no compatibility data available for this device.   pcouffin device for 32 bits systems (VSO Software) (I have no idea what that is) There is no compatibility data available for this device.   No issues were detected for the rest of my devices.   Program details: Sonic DLA (Sonic Solutions) This program must be uninstalled before upgrading to Windows Vista. After upgrading, you can try reinstalling the program.   Intel® PROSet for Wired Connections (Intel® Corporation) This program might have minor compatibility issues after upgrading to Windows Vista.   Sonic MyDVD (Sonic Solutions) (I don't use it)   ATI Desktop Component This program might have minor compatibility issues after upgrading to Windows Vista.   Dell Inc. Utilities Go to the manufacturer's website to download the latest utilities for your system.   Now other than what's listed will Vista have all the other drivers that I need? Is the chipset something I need to be concerned about?

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