Hi guys! I'm new in this forum; I'm italian and my english is very bad, so, please, answer me by a really basic language! xD I remember which with Windows XP for install it legally using the Key, which is located on the sticker pasted on the PC, need a OEM Windows XP copy (with the retail version that key wasn't approved). To do the same thing, with Windows 8, I need a OEM Windows 8 copy? Where I can find it (Core & Pro, x86 & x64)?
Windows 8 OEM Packages are sold in Thailand for THB 3,790.00 (Core) and THB 4,990.00 (Pro) which is about US$ 125.00 and US$ 165.00 Those are possible to install on any PC or Laptop, even on an x86 Tablet.
Those are not the type of OEM member is referring to the ones you describe are similar to OEM System builder type.
That's right. Those OEM OS's are for to use with new PC's only, according to the EULA. Normally they shouldn't be sold as a single package! But hey, that's Thailand and even MS is accepting those "special rules"! Sometimes MS and others rating the IT Mall's but never touching those "original" OEM Software, only pirated Copy Software.
I did not mean the DVD bundled with PCs, but the version that OEMs install in PCs. Or the Retail versions of MSDN accept the keys that are found in those stickers?
can you use the OEM'S like you can on Windows 7 which will give you the theme's say for windows 8 on HP computer and will it activate it also like on Windows 7
You talking about Manufacturer modified OEM OS if they contains a logo from a specific Brand. That activation process from those Manufacturer OEM OS's has changed and they place their Keys in the Computers BIOS, afaik. The Manufacturer "open" OEM will come with an Product Key which you'll need to key in while installing the OS.
Then formatting a PC was purchased with a license Windows 8 and make a new clean install, needed the same edition that was preinstalled (Core\Pro, x86\x64) in the system and its BIOS "enter" his Key automatically and the OS will be activated (legally), right? So in this case will be okay the MSDN version Retail, right?
architecture dosent matter as most (if not all), new systems support X64 so you have the liberty to toggle between X86 and X64. as far a edition ,you will have to stick to what it came installed with. since the key in your bios will decide which edition to install between the core and pro of the retail dvd.
Ok! So I can make an AIO with Windows 8: Core: WMC; N version; Retail; x86\x64 Pro: WMC; N version; Retail; VL; x86\x64 Enterprise: VL; x86\x64 I can format and install any Retail version and the BIOS will do the rest, right?
Guys I have four more questions (I know more than me we hope that would be the last xD): 1. A PC with Windows 8 preinstalled, after formatting, when reinstalling, Windows 8 MSDN image, ask for a Key? 2. If I delete all partitions on a PC with Windows 8 preinstalled, can I reinstall it legitimately by the BIOS Key (I think I understood that some PCs have UEFI in a partition instead of a chip like BIOS)? 3. There is a limit on the number of installations legitimate? 4. It's possible, by the (same) BIOS Key, install simultaneously in two (or more) partitions Windows 8 legitimately?