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Bluenose
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 Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:25 am Post subject: Windows 8 OEM |
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Can anyone help - I would like to install Windows 8 on my mac mini (only to run a work CAD package) - I am willing to buy a Windows 8 disk and can buy a Windows 8 OEM edition here in the UK - I understand that its technically for system builders - are there any issues with installing Win 8 OEM using boot camp (or virtual box) - also could I run XP using virtual box and get the USB ports to work ?
Ta in advance
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macmanmacman
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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no actually you can use a oem copy the differrence is the key that is on the windows 8 disk can only be used on that disk thats the only differrence also make sure its not a pirated copy because windows 8 dials home and it will disable your o.s.
for drivers just use the windows 7 drivers boot camp offers you will be just fine. |
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Bluenose
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| Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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| macmanmacman wrote: | no actually you can use a oem copy the differrence is the key that is on the windows 8 disk can only be used on that disk thats the only differrence also make sure its not a pirated copy because windows 8 dials home and it will disable your o.s.
for drivers just use the windows 7 drivers boot camp offers you will be just fine. |
Thanks for the info - the OEM is good deal cheaper than the retail version - will go ahead and order one
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The issue of OEM vs Standard only takes effect at the point you activate Windows. The OEM key locks you down to that particular hardware config.
I suggest delaying activation until you have the setup working. There is usually a couple of weeks grace period on new installs before activation is required. |
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Bluenose
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| Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| b0bb wrote: | The issue of OEM vs Standard only takes effect at the point you activate Windows. The OEM key locks you down to that particular hardware config.
I suggest delaying activation until you have the setup working. There is usually a couple of weeks grace period on new installs before activation is required. |
Have taken the virtualbox route - all is running ok and Windows is activated ok (with the exception of being unable to force virtual box to allow me to run at 1920x1200)
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