"Derek" wrote in news:W%4wh.194373$ snipped-for-privacy@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk:
> Hi, >>
>> I've bought an OEM version of Windows Vista Premium. On the box it >> says it's intended for system builders only and then says: >>
>> "If the individual software license is for a desktop operating system >> it must also be preinstalled on the hard drive of the fully assembled >> computer using the OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK). >>
>> For information about using the OPK and how to obtain the OPK see >>formatting link" >>
>> Are they saying that it will be physically impossible for me to >> install Vista unless I use the OPK or do they mean that to comply with >> the license I have to use the OPK? >>
>> It seems that you have be registered with Microsoft before you can get >> an OPK. >>
>> I'd be very grateful for any assistance with this one as I don't want >> to break the seal on the box and then find I can't install it and >> can't get a refund either. >>
>> TIA, >>
>> Derek. >>
>>
>>
From what I read, you can't downlaod/install that OPK unless you're registered as an OEM system builder. Not sure if they let anyone register as a system builder. I'd take it back and get a refund. XP SP2 is fine. Vista doesn't impress me much. If you want a different OS, download XandrOS Linux for free and start learning Linux and throw off the shackles of Microsoft.