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Old 04-29-2005, 11:38 AM   #1
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Can I buy OEM XP?

AFAIK, OEM comes with prebuilt systems, laptops, desktops, etc.
Can I get/buy OEM windows for personal use? Especially when the price of OEM is very cheap,
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Yes, you can. You just need to buy it with "hardware". Any hardware usually qualifies, including someting as simple as a Y-power adapter.
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Old 04-29-2005, 09:22 PM   #3
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I've can find it available without buying any "hardware". Is this legit?
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Old 04-30-2005, 01:29 PM   #4
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It's legit as long as it comes with a holographic COA sticker and a genuine holographic CD, and doesn't say for distribution with a (name brand) computer.
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