oem News and Other Resources

Blog Post

Change the OEM information in the Windows System Properties panel to your own

August 12, 2009 5:43am PDT

If you want to add your own contact information to the Windows System Properties panel, or change the OEM information that's already there, it's a pretty easy process.

Articles

OEM agreements: Key questions to consider

May 9, 2000 7:00am PDT

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreements can help you conquer new markets and expand your business. But be sure you're asking the right questions before building this important relationship.

Articles

OEMs and recycling programs offer green alternatives for PC disposal

February 15, 2002 8:00am PST

Unlike PC hobbyists, businesses can't afford to be computer packrats. Eventually, old equipment must go; often, it's to the landfill. But there are other options. OEMs and recycling programs...

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Blog Post

Why Surface could harm Microsoft's tablet success

August 7, 2012 8:54am PDT

Microsoft may have actually reduced its chances of success in consumer tablets with its plans to launch the Windows 8 tablet, Microsoft Surface.

62 Latest comment by DWFields

Blog Post

How the cloud is helping to boost the auto industry recovery

November 17, 2011 9:00am PST

Aditi Ghatak looks at how the auto industry has embraced cloud technology and how it's being used to boost innovation.

6 Latest comment by hippiekarl

Blog Post

Can you rely on the tech support your OEM provides?

September 28, 2009 11:44pm PDT

LAPTOP Magazine has rated computer manufacturers based on the support resources they offer after the sale. How does the maker of your machines measure up?

22 Latest comment by rockstararmyof1

Articles

Zip drive defies logic and OEMs

March 8, 2002 8:00am PST

USB Zip drives have a good reputation, but one TechRepublic member is having trouble with his. Read about his plaguing error messages, and then join the discussion.

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Blog Post

Windows XP to fall off retail and OEM lists in 5 weeks

May 27, 2008 6:51am PDT

Microsoft pulls Windows XP from retailer and OEM lists in just five weeks. What does this mean and are there any loopholes?

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Discussion Threads

New Microsoft Licensing 6.0 plan adopted by few

September 10, 2002 12:32pm PDT

Please take all my money Sure, I want to RENT all my SOFTWARE. Please hold my watch and ring, Mr. Gates. Umm... I don't think so. All new Windows comes with the machine, and the day that only the...

3 Started by The Chad | Latest comment by wayne4u_247@...

Discussion Threads

Changing the product key on Windows XP

May 14, 2003 9:53am PDT

Free Software Utility www.magicaljellybean.com has a free utility, keyfinder that will let you change your xp product key that way. Is this legal? Does Microsoft support this at all? I had a...

100 Started by tocrawfo@... | Latest comment by maddyoo7

Discussion Threads

Three ways to breathe new life into older computers

October 7, 2003 7:38am PDT

Three ways to breathe new life into older computers article root Overclocking OEM machines Yes, I've overclocked business machines before. Suttle moves such as overclocking a PIII 700 to 800 with...

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Discussion Threads

M.S. not intrested in support.

February 29, 2004 1:56am PST

M.S. not intrested in support. I recently had reason to phone Microsoft for support. Turned out that they are not intested in support. (SUPRISED? I THINK NOT!!!!) I'm running XP PRO. Conversation...

282 Started by kevg | Latest comment by montdor1@...

Discussion Threads

Activation on XP PRO OEM OS, mobo changed

October 20, 2004 10:56am PDT

Activation on XP PRO OEM OS, mobo changed I replaced mobo on Gateway computer has Gateway OEM XP PRO, now requires activation, MS and Gateway say NO, need to buy new OS, ok will buy but what...

3 Started by ron@... | Latest comment by cjk_service@...

Q&A

winserver 2003 ent 32/64 bit editions

March 4, 2005 2:13pm PST

winserver 2003 ent 32/64 bit editions I am trying to purchase a windows server 2003 enterprise. I need the 32bit edition because my hardware is 32 bit. The software vendor does not know if the...

3 Started by michael@... | Latest comment by Thmiuatga

Discussion Threads

Windows 2000 COA Stickers

March 19, 2005 10:44am PST

Windows 2000 COA Stickers Hi all, Right i'm kind of confused and am looking for some help. Basically i bought a couple of new Dell computers for the business which come with Windows XP home...

8 Started by squashie@... | Latest comment by dagreest@...

Discussion Threads

Creating a quick Windows XP SP2 slipstream CD

April 12, 2005 6:03pm PDT

Creating a quick Windows XP SP2 slipstream CD article root I NEED SOFFTWARE YOU HAVE THE SOFFTWARE WINDOWS SP2 TO REVIEW MY SOFFTWARE? WIN SP2 i NEED THE WINDOWS SP2 BECAUSE WHAT i HAVE NOW IS...

11 Started by vicrecomer@... | Latest comment by Lovs2look

Discussion Threads

Windows XP Home OEM?

April 19, 2005 10:53pm PDT

Windows XP Home OEM? Hello everyone, I just bought my father a used dell as a surprise, and before I get it to him, I wanted to do a destructive restore on it. The only problem is that it is used,...

4 Started by paperxandxstars@... | Latest comment by ghowriter

Q&A

Windows XP Volume and OEM Licensing

May 17, 2005 8:02am PDT

Windows XP Volume and OEM Licensing Hi, hopefully someone can help me with this. I am the IT Technician in 5 schools and I am going to implement server/client networks using he current peer 2...

13 Started by Starscream | Latest comment by eblake1@...

Discussion Threads

Bypass found for Windows piracy check

August 8, 2005 3:51pm PDT

Bypass found for Windows piracy check article root The beginning of the end for Microsoft Microsoft has fired the opening salvo in a war that will see end users especially those that bought...

2 Started by techiewayne@... | Latest comment by RipVan