A Microsoft representative confirmed that users may buy an OEM copy of Windows Vista at a substantial discount, provided they adhere to the terms of the license which, incidentally, may mean providing support for family members.
In addition, users should still be subject to the same familiar re-activation restrictions as users of a retail Vista license and
Windows XP, a spokeswoman said. Users can alter the PC's hardware substantially, but they will be forced to reactivate not repurchase the OEM software if they do, she said.
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