Thanks, it seems the $14.99 version is the retail version.
Reason 1: it has 90 days support from MS which OEM shouldn't have.
Will I receive support when I upgrade?
Yes. Windows 8 comes with 90 days of no-charge support from Microsoft. The 90-day period begins when Windows 8 installation and...
Hi Brink, not sure whether you from MS or not, are you sure the $14.99 version is considered as a OEM? When I check online, the T&C said the owner can installed it on other pcs, then it seems it may be the retail version?
Brink mentioned that
In addition, since this the $14.99 special, we are dealing with an OEM copy of Windows 7 and not a retail copy. I would imagine that the Windows 8 will be permanently tied to the client's computer now since it has been activated on it.
My point is to find out whether...
Sorry about that.
hi Brink, do you know anything about resale? I have a client upgraded to win8 via upgrade program, not not happy with that. Now he's reinstalled win7. Can he sell the windows 8 upgrade to others?
thanks Brink. I have another question regading upgrade pack. Is it transferable to another person? One of my client called me before, he's not happy with the windows 8 and has formated and reinstalled win 7. He asked whether he can sell it on ebay. He purchased MS online for only $14.99 because...
I think he's questioning about the liscening type. Currently I have the same issue with upgrading.
I have a scenario for you.
PC 1 running Vista OEM, PC2 running Win7. I then purchased retail windows 8 upgrade and used on PC1, upgrading without any issue. Since it's retail version and can be...