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Windows XP OEM Version
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Posted by: Troubled
I am running Windows 98 SE right now and was wanting to get XP.My question is about OEM Versions.I would like to know if anyone can tell me if the OEM versions are ok to buy,if there is anything special I need to look for and these are legaly ok to use.I have seen several of these for sale on Ebay and the ones I was looking at say they are unregistered and come with an XP CD,Certificate of Authenticity(Key Code),a starters manual and Service Pack 1A.They also say they will ship with an untested piece of hardware.I believe I can get one of these for under $100.Thanks.............Troubled....
Posted by: psd#1
OEM XP is a great buy, I've purchased a few liscense and haven't had any problems. Save yourself some money, go with OEM
-pSd#1
Posted by: redwench
yes, they are legal, and are the same software as the retail version. watch out for places like ebay, some sellers will lie through their teeth. better to buy it from a large retailer with some ide cables or something.
if you insist on buying on eBay rather than a normal retailer, make sure there is a CD and COA, and that both are still sealed. you will still be at risk, naturally.
Posted by: psd#1
A risk, but a risk worth taking. Just check the buyers ratings before you buy off EBAY
-p
Posted by: redwench
eh, you can get xp pro for 135 or so with free shipping from zipzoomfly and newegg. home version is around 90. cheapest for pro i saw on ebay was $129 (from a reliable seller), shipping not included. worth the risk for 4 bucks?
Posted by: Troubled
I was planning on just XP Home because I didnt figure I would need XP Pro.I am not even sure what the differance in the 2 is.Thanks....
Posted by: redwench
home is fine if you dont need the pro. the pricing difference is about the same, around 5 bucks 
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