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01-15-2006, 01:57 AM
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using old harddrive for O/S?
i'm trying to see if i can save a couple of bucks by using an old harddrive that has windows 98 on it, and then buying the XP upgrade. my question is, if i put that hard drive in a new computer, will windows still work? or is it tied in with the mobo or BIOS? thanks in advance.
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01-15-2006, 05:01 AM
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If it came in a manufactured box like Dell or Hp, the liscense is only good for the original machine.
You might as well just buy the OEM version of XP which is actually cheaper than the upgrade version.
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01-15-2006, 02:16 PM
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what exactly is OEM? i googled oem xp but really couldn't piece it together. thanks for the reply by the way.
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01-15-2006, 02:19 PM
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OEM = Orignal Equipment Manufacturer
Bascially it's Win XP without the frill - no fancy box or manuals, and no telephone support. Just the CD and key. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059 Costs a bit less than the Retail Upgrade, and you won't need to have the old OS.
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01-15-2006, 02:25 PM
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thanks for the quick response!
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01-15-2006, 02:36 PM
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you can oly try it, chances are it wont work and if it does work itll be full of problems becuase itll have all of your old drivers and things on it for your old computer.
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