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Yes, Windows 8.1 SB is designed for advanced users and builders who want more control and customization options.

Yes, Windows 8.1 SB is designed for advanced users and builders who want more control and customization options.

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Eusebio06
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07-14-2016, 01:21 PM
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The document questions whether creating your own machines makes the Windows 8.1 system builder OEM version appear as the "Original Equipment Manufacturer." It also asks if using the Windows 8.1 SB is the right choice when upgrading, especially if a device fails or you need to reuse the key.
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07-14-2016, 01:21 PM #1

The document questions whether creating your own machines makes the Windows 8.1 system builder OEM version appear as the "Original Equipment Manufacturer." It also asks if using the Windows 8.1 SB is the right choice when upgrading, especially if a device fails or you need to reuse the key.

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Relicha
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07-27-2016, 11:27 PM
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System Builder/OEM remains linked to the device rather than the individual, meaning the license isn't movable between systems. Only authorized retail units are connected to users and can be moved to other machines.
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Relicha
07-27-2016, 11:27 PM #2

System Builder/OEM remains linked to the device rather than the individual, meaning the license isn't movable between systems. Only authorized retail units are connected to users and can be moved to other machines.

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07-31-2016, 04:19 PM
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Refers to stores where you purchase items packaged in boxes containing the DVD-Rom and the license key.
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07-31-2016, 04:19 PM #3

Refers to stores where you purchase items packaged in boxes containing the DVD-Rom and the license key.

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07-31-2016, 05:08 PM
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Both include an installation disc and a license code. The packaging distinction lies in retail versus SB versions: SB features a sleek, even-lobe design. Only the version you purchased is included—buying 64-bit means you receive only the 64-bit disc. The license code appears on a sticker attached to the package; it may need careful handling to remain legible. If you purchase this product, apply clear tape to the key to prevent fading. Retail versions come in standard boxes with both 32-bit and 64-bit discs, and the license is displayed on a card roughly the size of a business card. Win8 editions originally offered five distinct box art designs, each featuring a cut-out version of the Windows 8 logo. In Win 8.1, those visual elements were removed, and the design simplified to just the key tape protection.
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07-31-2016, 05:08 PM #4

Both include an installation disc and a license code. The packaging distinction lies in retail versus SB versions: SB features a sleek, even-lobe design. Only the version you purchased is included—buying 64-bit means you receive only the 64-bit disc. The license code appears on a sticker attached to the package; it may need careful handling to remain legible. If you purchase this product, apply clear tape to the key to prevent fading. Retail versions come in standard boxes with both 32-bit and 64-bit discs, and the license is displayed on a card roughly the size of a business card. Win8 editions originally offered five distinct box art designs, each featuring a cut-out version of the Windows 8 logo. In Win 8.1, those visual elements were removed, and the design simplified to just the key tape protection.

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