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04-06-2004, 04:08 PM
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XP Pro on Pricewatch.com
I'll admit to being a bit of a Pricewatch troll but it's almost time to start buying my parts for my new PC build and I'm hoping to save as much money as possible on the OS. I definitely want to get XP Pro. I see the full install with CD for sale for as low as $120. It looks legit from what I can tell, but since we're dealing with Microsoft here, I'd prefer to be in as much compliance with them as possible. Is there any reason I wouldn't want to buy from some of these resellers?
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04-06-2004, 04:14 PM
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I would be very, very wary of buying software from anyone but the fairly big companies. Especially since the price most distributors sell the OEM XP Pro to retailers is $139. The only way I could get a $120 price from my distributor would be to buy a ten-pack of them, which makes me suspicious of someone selling a non-OEM XP for $120 to retail customers.
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04-06-2004, 04:24 PM
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Do you qualify as a college student with valid enrollment and ID #? If so, you can buy XP Pro Upgrade version at Newegg for $86. It's a full install CD but you'll need a legit copy of a previous OS to install it. They do ask for the id info at check out. Just got a copy a couple weeks ago for my daughter's new comp.
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04-06-2004, 05:41 PM
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What do you mean it is the full CD, if you said it is just an upgrade.....or do you mean that as long as you have a key from a previous Windows, you can do a fresh install?
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04-06-2004, 07:32 PM
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Right on the fresh install. I loaded it on a clean hard drive and when it didn't find a previously installed os, it asked me to insert a valid os cd. I showed it a 98se disk, removed it and continued with the installation.
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04-06-2004, 07:40 PM
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So could I do this if I had an OEM key from a Dell Computer?
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04-06-2004, 07:51 PM
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I would think so as long as you meet the purchase qualifications. My 98se CD is from my old retired Gateway. Check the qualifications at Newegg. Here:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...116-112&depa=6 I see it went up a buck since earlier today! |
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04-06-2004, 07:55 PM
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LOL! Thanks...
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04-07-2004, 08:00 AM
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Quote:
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04-07-2004, 10:43 AM
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Ok, that helps. Thanks!
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04-07-2004, 03:31 PM
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Yeah, thanks.
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