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04-27-2002, 03:39 PM
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OEM or no?
Well..im building my first system and I was just wondering if I would encounter any problems with an OEM copy of xp(im cheap).Any input would be appreciated.
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04-27-2002, 03:50 PM
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About all you get with a retail version of XP is a fancy box and a worthless little book. Go with the OEM version.
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04-27-2002, 03:59 PM
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I just purchased the OEM full version of WIN XP PRO for my computer build and didn't have one problem. I saved a lot of money by going this route through NewEgg.
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04-27-2002, 04:21 PM
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Agreed, OEM is definately the way to go. Why pay 50 bucks more for a box that gets recycled.
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04-28-2002, 09:52 AM
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What can I add to what has already been said?
Chas PS I installed and run XP Pro OEM without any problems.
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04-28-2002, 02:14 PM
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OEM here too but I wouldn't want to carry this over to hardware purchases.....
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04-29-2002, 05:25 PM
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Thanks for all the input...I'll definately be going with an OEM version..and no,this will not carry over to hardware purchases
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04-30-2002, 02:30 PM
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The only difference that's significant is that you cannot get support from M$ on the OEM version, you must get support through your vendor. Essentially this means you are on your own.
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04-30-2002, 02:52 PM
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