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mystvearn · 05-31-2003, 09:22 AM

What is OEM? which is better?

I won an winxp pro and I want to clean install it on my pc that already has xp oem?What must I do?

morriswindgate · 05-31-2003, 09:35 AM

When you speak of an operating system OEM means the same disk, but no box, no real manual, and no free tech support from MS. I always use OEM versions of software because the box is usually ugly and to flimsy to be of any further use, the manuals are poorly laid out and written, and I don't really care to sit on the phone listening to lousy music for an hour just to be told that it is somebody elses software or driver that is causing the problem with probably the greatest operating system ever written.

Confused · 05-31-2003, 10:14 AM

In other words you gain nothing. OEM and retail are same operating system, just different packaging. There is a difference between XP Pro and XP Home. If your PC currently has Home then depending upon what you do it may make sense to go to XP Pro.
Chas

mystvearn · 05-31-2003, 10:28 AM

well-I still want to do it

how to clean install? I like a fresh OS. I did follow the xp cd-but even though I format before I install I find that there still files from before I install-like games, my documents and program files. II would like to install a fresh OS with no more wasting of HD space because of the last installation. Actually I did it 4 times-and I have backup of things from before installing-for 4 times. Annoying

How to clean intall.

Confused · 05-31-2003, 03:09 PM

When you boot with the XP CD and select install it should give your the option to format. But to have a completely clean drive, down load and run the zero fill utility from your HD manufacturer.

This will clean the drive of everything. All data and partitions.
Chas

LawyerRon · 05-31-2003, 09:30 PM

I only buy the oem version of XP Pro; $138 at Mwave.

mystvearn · 05-31-2003, 10:56 PM

I want to keep the partitions-only delete data from c:
Is there another way?

AlwaysUp · 05-31-2003, 11:25 PM

LawyerRon, got you beat. Bro-in-law is M$oft employee. Microsoft company store....WinXP Pro...$38! Before you guys go gonzo and flood me with requests; He has a purchase limit and believe me he uses it. I barely got him to get this for me. BTW, I will have a copy of WinXP Home available soon.

mystvearn · 05-31-2003, 11:30 PM

OK- I think I can format my entire HD. now about the partitions. Does winxp has partition capability? I forgot

I have a seagate ata 5. I cannot find the software for erasing the disk on the webpage. Which one is it?

05-31-2003, 09:22 AM	#1
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05-31-2003, 09:35 AM	#2
morriswindgate Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,761	When you speak of an operating system OEM means the same disk, but no box, no real manual, and no free tech support from MS. I always use OEM versions of software because the box is usually ugly and to flimsy to be of any further use, the manuals are poorly laid out and written, and I don't really care to sit on the phone listening to lousy music for an hour just to be told that it is somebody elses software or driver that is causing the problem with probably the greatest operating system ever written. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-31-2003, 10:14 AM	#3
Confused Member (13 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Mt Washington, KY Posts: 4,927	In other words you gain nothing. OEM and retail are same operating system, just different packaging. There is a difference between XP Pro and XP Home. If your PC currently has Home then depending upon what you do it may make sense to go to XP Pro. Chas Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I may not be much, but I'm all I think about.

05-31-2003, 10:28 AM	#4
mystvearn Anime:Any-may Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kota Bharu, Malaysia Posts: 2,447	well-I still want to do it how to clean install? I like a fresh OS. I did follow the xp cd-but even though I format before I install I find that there still files from before I install-like games, my documents and program files. II would like to install a fresh OS with no more wasting of HD space because of the last installation. Actually I did it 4 times-and I have backup of things from before installing-for 4 times. Annoying How to clean intall. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-31-2003, 03:09 PM	#5
Confused Member (13 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Mt Washington, KY Posts: 4,927	When you boot with the XP CD and select install it should give your the option to format. But to have a completely clean drive, down load and run the zero fill utility from your HD manufacturer. This will clean the drive of everything. All data and partitions. Chas Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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05-31-2003, 09:30 PM	#6
LawyerRon The Gavel Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 6,311	I only buy the oem version of XP Pro; $138 at Mwave. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves"

05-31-2003, 10:56 PM	#7
mystvearn Anime:Any-may Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kota Bharu, Malaysia Posts: 2,447	I want to keep the partitions-only delete data from c: Is there another way? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-31-2003, 11:25 PM	#8
AlwaysUp Member (11 bit) Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 1,778	LawyerRon, got you beat. Bro-in-law is M$oft employee. Microsoft company store....WinXP Pro...$38! Before you guys go gonzo and flood me with requests; He has a purchase limit and believe me he uses it. I barely got him to get this for me. BTW, I will have a copy of WinXP Home available soon. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-31-2003, 11:30 PM	#9
mystvearn Anime:Any-may Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kota Bharu, Malaysia Posts: 2,447	OK- I think I can format my entire HD. now about the partitions. Does winxp has partition capability? I forgot I have a seagate ata 5. I cannot find the software for erasing the disk on the webpage. Which one is it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by mystvearn; 05-31-2003 at 11:57 PM.

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