General Mac software discussions: Using OEM version of Windows on Parallels
Using OEM version of Windows on Parallels
by RobinsonArteaga - 5/28/07 8:44 AMHas anyone out there installed an oem version of windows using parallels? The instruction manual suggests to use a full version but it had been suggested before that OEM will work.
There are different OEM versions. But the "retail OEM" is
by R. Proffitt
- 5/28/07 9:16 AM
In reply to: Using OEM version of Windows on Parallels by RobinsonArteaga
Just fine. The other OEMs are such as you get with HP, emachines, etc which are not usable.
Why not tell us exactly what you have?
Bob
Don't have anything yet
by RobinsonArteaga - 5/28/07 10:55 AM In reply to: There are different OEM versions. But the "retail OEM" is by R. Proffitt
Actually I have a full version of XP Pro (non-OEM) that is on a desktop I built right now. I bought Parallels for my macbook and I was planning on buying an OEM version of either vista or MCE 2005 for installation on the macbook, to save a few bucks, but the manual says NOT to install OEM versions.
So does that mean that it won't take an OEM OS included with a desktop from a manufacturer (ie HP or Dell), but it WILL take an OEM version of an OS you buy say on Amazon?
The option I was considering is just moving my non-OEM version on my desktop right now to the macbook, and buying an OEM OS for the desktop.
MCE 2005 is not XP.
by R. Proffitt - 5/28/07 11:17 AM
In reply to: Don't have anything yet by RobinsonArteaga
I'll see someone correct me but I wonder why one would chose that if only to see how it turns out.
As to the OEM question you never showed the EXACT version you wanted to try. So I can't answer. Try supplying links to the products next time.
Bob
how about this one?
by RobinsonArteaga - 5/28/07 11:43 AM In reply to: MCE 2005 is not XP. by R. Proffitt
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=335878&sku=M17-7500
That's a good one.
by R. Proffitt - 5/28/07 11:47 AM
In reply to: how about this one? by RobinsonArteaga
That is the one that is known to work. It has some caveats about support and clean installs but it's one of the ones I'd use.
Bob
Great thanks for your help
by RobinsonArteaga - 5/28/07 11:56 AM In reply to: That's a good one. by R. Proffitt
Thank you
Can't reactivate OEM copy installed on boot camp w/parallels
by kiwi-in-dc - 6/15/07 9:05 AM In reply to: That's a good one. by R. Proffitt
There is one caveat I've discovered with the OEM copies - They can only be activated once - retails versions allow 2-3 activations. The only way this impacts you is if you have installed your OEM software on boot camp and then try to reactivate it under parallels running from your boot camp partition. It says you need a new code. Microsoft is extremely unsympathetic, their response to me was that an OEM version is ONLY for use on the system that it was purchased with and that running a virtual machine doesn't count. They told me to go buy a retail license. Caveat Emptor.
WOW thanks for the warning
by RobinsonArteaga - 6/15/07 9:17 AM In reply to: Can't reactivate OEM copy installed on boot camp w/parallels by kiwi-in-dcSo if need be, should I just tell Microsoft I'm upgrading the hard drive or something?
Yes. That works.
by R. Proffitt - 6/15/07 10:20 AM
In reply to: WOW thanks for the warning by RobinsonArteaga
So far it hasn't been an issue unless you talk too much.
Bob
Cool
by RobinsonArteaga - 6/15/07 1:37 PM In reply to: Yes. That works. by R. Proffitt
Thanks again Bob. Good advice especially with Leopard coming out, I was considering doing a clean install.
Cool
by RobinsonArteaga - 6/15/07 6:08 PM In reply to: Yes. That works. by R. Proffitt
Thanks again Bob. Good advice especially with Leopard coming out, I was considering doing a clean install.
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