nicoleabraira

I am really confused about this OEM software. I'm in the market for Windows XP Home with sp/2 and I've been researching the differences between retail and OEM versions. All the websites debate whether or not OEM software is legal to sell and they all list the same three differences between retail and OEM. But I heard that you can only register this type of software to one computer EVER. Since my PC is 5 years old and has consistently given me problems, I really don't know when it might die. So if I have to buy a new computer at some point before another better Windows OS is available, I want to be able to reinstall the software I buy now on the new computer. I contacted techforless and explained my situation, and they said yes, you can only register OEM software on one computer. However, another seller through Amazon insisted that it is not true, it's just that I cannot have the software installed on two computers at once. Can anyone settle this? In the meantime, I needed the software, so I just bought retail to be safe. I got a good deal online. Thanks! Title Edited - Please follow new forum rules from now on -- Martin L