Legality of the basic family Windows Vista Edition installation of Windows 8

I have an OEM version of Windows Vista Home Basic (legally bought). I can install it on one new PC (other than the one on which I installed for the first time) and upgrade to a legally purchased the retail of Windows 8. As far as I know, the OEM licenses are tied to the first PC where they are installed. So is it legal according to Microsoft to use to upgrade to Windows 8 on another PC.

Any useful response will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

You can buy a copy OEM System Builder of Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro that look like copies of detail and includes the rights of transfer to a new computer or motherboard.

In addition, you can buy recently 8.1 for Windows or Windows Pro 8.1 update retail copies which are actually full versions.

Amazon.com: full Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Version: software

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