System builder or full retail, what's the difference for 8.1?
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- Mar 16, 2013
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If you are buying it and installing it, very little difference.
The only real difference is who you can get 'support' from.
Retail = you can call Microsoft.
System Builder = you can call you.
But the actual need to call MS for anything is tiny. Go for whichever is cheapest.
The only real difference is who you can get 'support' from.
Retail = you can call Microsoft.
System Builder = you can call you.
But the actual need to call MS for anything is tiny. Go for whichever is cheapest.
- Mar 16, 2013
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No.
The licensing has changed significantly with Windows 8/8.1
If you buy it and install it, It can be reinstalled on new hardware, transferred to another PC, sold, whatever.
If it comes preinstalled, then it is tied to that hardware.
Read the individual licensing here:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx
"How is the software acquired?"
'From a store as packaged software for end-users or from Microsoft directly?'
or
'Pre-installed on your computer from the computer manufacturer?'
Click through and read the actual license terms.
If you buy it, you can reinstall it as you like. Only one PC at a time, though.
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