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Any experience of cheap OEM software?
Is it a great way to get proper (e.g. Microsoft) products? Or is it too good to be true?
I'm about to buy a new PC and wondering about it. This is how the website describes it:
OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer. In general it is 100% fully functional software. But it lacks manuals, promo-discs and bulk-boxes.
We offer the software for downloads only. It means that you do not receive a fancy package and a printed manual that actually aggregate the largest part of the retail price. And one more advantage of OEM Software is that you don't need to wait for delivery. You can download and install you software at once after paying for it.
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- lchasserLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
I've purchased OEM Micro$oft Windows XP Pro at a computer shop in a single disc. Comes with the certificate of authenticity and absolutely no problems.
I don't know about downloading it, but if it is genuine, it should work.
My only thought is:
If the download is that of a disc, do they put away the disc after you purchase it? If not and they sell it again, you now have duplicate certificates going to Micro$oft and someone is going to get a 'not a legal version' notice at some time.
Sarge
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I recently rebuilt my desktop PC and installed an OEM version of windows XP. What I did get was a box (more slimline than the off the shelf package), a CD and a sticker with the license number.
What you need to do with OEM software is to buy a signigficant component for your PC- as Iwas fixing mine up I bought the CD with the spares I needed to repair the CD.
If they are selling you OEM software it should come pre-installed on your PC and with a CD in case you need to reinstall. Genuine OEM software is the same as the software that comes in the fancy boxes at PC world.
I have the same concerns about this supposed download as "Sarge" above.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
The only problem with OEM software is that it is tied to your hardware. When you install and register, which you need to do with OEM, it is tied to you motherboard/cpu.
If you upgrade either or buy a new machine you will have to buy the software again. This just happened to me, I upgraded my motherboard/cpu/memory and had to buy a new OEM version.
OEM is the full working version, minus manuals and support.
