OEM vs. Retail:  On-demand de-activation?

The differences, as I understand it, are that OEM versions are, once installed, locked to a specific machine. Also, there's no phone support (no big deal). And you have to buy a specific 32- or 64-bit version. (not a big deal for me either)
On the other hand, the full retail has both 32- and 64-bit on the same disc. You get some tech support. AND... this is the biggest difference for me me: Even though you can only install it one machine at a time, you can de-activate it on one machine and activate it on another any number of times. I'm using Boot Camp so there's a strong possibility I might decide to change the partition size, add hardware, switch to 32-bit, or want to use another computer entirely -- all things that would cause the OEM version to invalidate my single activation.
Before I spend the cash and break that very expensive seal, I just wanted to verify with you geniuses that this is indeed the situation.
Does the full retail version allow on-demand activation and de-activation?? I've just never seen or heard of a Windows "De-Activator" before.

Hi,
here a re some informations about the WIndows activation process http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WindowsProductActivation
In essence, when you activate a second Windows installation the first Windows installation becomes unuseable.
It's not like a 'switch' with which you can turn-on/off a Windows installation to your liking.
Changing partition sizes and some hardware parts does not require a reactivation of Windows.
Only if significant hardware changes occured (logic board, processor, etc.) a reactivation is neccessary.
Regards
Stefan

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