My Vista install: Updated often

Submitted by Adam on February 2, 2007 - 9:32pm.

I am installing Windows Vista on my laptop. Since the laptop is brand new and the hard drive is not partitioned, I am installing the OEM version of the program. So far, it has been a nightmare.

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. It is a full version of windows but it is sold at a better price because Windows limits their support since it is only for computer manufacturers.

I haven't even made it to the part where I open the package and insert the disk to install it. The back of the OEM package gives a few warnings. The one I am currently struggling with is: If the Individual software license is for a desktop operating system or application software it also must be preinstalled on the drive of the fully assembled computer system using the OEM Preinstallation kit (OPK).

So, after researching, it looks like the OPK is not necessary since I am installing this on my own system. I have begun the install and everything is going well so far. I will likely be up most of the night getting this all ready.

Even though I don't care much for Vista, taking a big jump like this always gets me kind of geek-cited. 

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My Vista install: Updated often ?

Submitted by Smart Computer User on February 10, 2007 - 10:16am.

I found this site while googling for Vista OPK. I bought the OEM version too, not knowing the full implications of the license. So is the OPK necessary for the OEM install? Should I return this copy and go down to Fry'S? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mark

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