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Technical Help & Discussion => General Tech Discussion, News & Q&A => Topic started by: Clive on February 21, 2006, 16:42

Title: a new motherboard is equal to a new computer
Post by: Clive on February 21, 2006, 16:42

Microsoft recently made a change to the license agreement saying that a new motherboard is equal to a new computer, hence you need to purchase a new Windows license. Here is what Microsoft has to say:

?An upgrade of the motherboard is considered to result in a ?new personal computer? to which Microsoft® OEM operating system software cannot be transferred from another computer. If the motherboard is upgraded or replaced for reasons other than a defect, then a new computer has been created and the license of new operating system software is required.?

The reason Microsoft gave for this term is that ?Microsoft needed to have one base component ?left standing? that would still define that original PC. Since the motherboard contains the CPU and is the ?heart and soul? of the PC, when the motherboard is replaced (for reasons other than defect) a new PC is essentially created.? Microsoft sent a memo to its OEM partners asking them to enforce this new policy, every time they upgrade a computer for a client.


LINK (http://www.aviransplace.com/index.php/archives/2006/02/15/microsoft-upgraded-motherboard-new-licence/)

Title: a new motherboard is equal to a new computer
Post by: sam on February 21, 2006, 18:27

b******s to that.

Title: a new motherboard is equal to a new computer
Post by: Simon on February 21, 2006, 18:54

So, basically, if you want to change your motherboard, step on it firmly several times, then it will have a defect.

Title: a new motherboard is equal to a new computer
Post by: davy51 on February 21, 2006, 19:26

any way Bill Gates can make more money he will

Title: a new motherboard is equal to a new computer
Post by: sam on February 21, 2006, 22:57

davy, that almost sounded yoda esc...

Title: a new motherboard is equal to a new computer
Post by: davy51 on February 22, 2006, 00:54

You didnt know Sam


I come from a galaxy far far away  :heehee:  :heehee:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: a new motherboard is equal to a new computer
Post by: sam on February 22, 2006, 10:17

lol