XP Pro clean install

[LarryC]

I plan on building a new box in the upcoming weeks (will need more advice on that later) and would like to install XP Pro on it. I have a legal 98SE disk and a copy of 98SE on my old computer, I realize I can install with the 98 verification CD but what is essentially the difference between OEM and retail versions, does the OEM not qualify for updates or what, thanks

[Kubie]

LarryC,

With OEM, you get no manual just the cd.
Updates are still available.

Carl

[Confused]

OS is no different between OEM and retail. Like Kubie said, with retail you get the fancy box and a manual plus the opporunity to pay double the price.

You did mention about using the WIN98 for verifaction. With OEM or retail full version there is no need for a prior OS verifaction. That is only needed if you are going to get a upgrade version of XP.

Go for the OEM full version.
Chas

[LarryC]

Thanks for clearing that issue up for me, I appreciate it