Using a product key for an OEM version

My computer was pre-loaded with Microsoft office trial version. I never really needed it so I let it expire. Then I downloaded it again off the microsoft site and it erased my original version. I recently purchased and OEM license and product ...

Message posted on the April 10th, 2009 - 5:27 PM ET

MIPS Technologies Signs License to Distribute OEM Version of the Imperas Open Virtual Platforms Simulator

Open Virtual Platforms OVPsim to be Instruction Accurate Simulation Tool for MIPS Licensees.

Press published on the February 24th, 2011 - 8:03 AM ET

Windows 8 and piracy: changes in the way OEM is activated

Microsoft has made some changes to how Windows 8 OEM is activated with their aim being to reduce the rate of piracy of the OS.

News published on the August 7th, 2012 - 10:40 AM ET

Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) 1.1 and KMIP Profiles 1.1 Become OASIS Standards

Axway, CA Technologies, CertiVox, Cryptsoft, EMC, HP, IBM, Oracle, Red Hat, SafeNet, Symantec, Thales e-Security, US NIST, Venafi, VMware, Vormetric, and Others Collaborate on New Version of Cryptography Standard for Email, ...

Press published on the February 12th, 2013 - 12:37 PM ET

NCP engineering Debuts Preview Version of the First Universal IPsec VPN Client for the Android 4.0 Platform

NCP engineering: What: NCP engineering has released a preview version of its IPsec VPN ...

Press published on the April 19th, 2012 - 9:09 AM ET

CM4all Presents Latest Version of Sites with Brand-New Responsive Designs plus Facebook Connector at HostingCon 2013

Content Management AG showcases completely revamped design concept and adds brand-new features to its premium site building solution..

Press published on the June 17th, 2013 - 6:12 AM ET

NCP engineering Extends Mobile Device Platform Support with New Version of VPN Gateway

NCP Secure Enterprise Server Now Secures SSL VPN Connections for Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Phone 7 and RIM BlackBerry.

Press published on the June 6th, 2011 - 8:19 AM ET

NCP engineering Debuts New Version of Its Centrally Managed IPsec VPN Client Suite for Linux Users

Enterprises Can Gain Greater Security and Flexibility with Path Finder Technology and 64-Bit Support Among Other Product Enhancements.

Press published on the February 28th, 2012 - 8:00 AM ET

Change of language version

Hello, I've bought a Lenovo notebook with WinXP Pro Czech language version. Is it legal to reinstall with a different (English) language version? The COA sticker reads: "Lenovo Singapore, Windows XP Professional" and does not specify ...

Message posted on the July 3rd, 2009 - 6:43 AM ET

Activating OEM Office following Vista reboot

Like all good MS products following a 12month working life Vista became corrupted to a point where there was no other choice but to reload! Interestingly the original restore point had been deleted due to me switching some process off - not sure ...

Message posted on the January 26th, 2009 - 1:40 PM ET

Windows XP Pro OEM 32/64 keys?

Somebody on eBay is selling "just the key" for the OEM version of XP pro and 64. He claims the key will work for both. Is this possible?

Message posted on the October 27th, 2009 - 3:40 PM ET

XP OEM Licenses

My network inventory software found 40+ PCs with the same XP Pro product key. The product key is the Dell OEM key. Every one of these PCs has an XP Pro or Vista COA on the side. Am I supposed to be changing the OEM key to the COA key in Windows? ...

Message posted on the April 22nd, 2009 - 1:22 PM ET

Key code on my Lenovo not working - Win 7

I have a brand new Lenovo laptop purchased from Lenovo directly. They Key Code is definetly, yes, definetly valid and right on the bottom of the unit. Since I hate having 50 "piece of junk" applications pre-installed on my laptop I always ...

Message posted on the September 4th, 2010 - 7:15 AM ET

How to reset XP Home ed product Key

I've just ordered some parts to tweak up the innnards of a system box for the granddaughter of a lady at work including an IDe hard disk. It is an oldish system box from a "Freecycle" network i.e. she got it for free. It has a XP Home ...

Message posted on the September 6th, 2009 - 6:53 AM ET

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