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    Is windows not working with BootCamp becuase its an OEM?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Talimore, Jul 29, 2006.

  1. Talimore

    Talimore Notebook Consultant

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    Im trying to load windows with BootCamp and Im using an OEM but it wont install is it because its an OEM with SP2.
     
    Talimore, Jul 29, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    When you say OEM are you meaning like a Dell recovery disc? Or OEM like OEM from Newegg? Also, make sure you are starting and running Boot Camp from an Admin account.
     
    cashmonee, Jul 29, 2006
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  3. LostCause

    LostCause Notebook Guru

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    It has to be a legitimate full install of windows XP SP2. OEM vs retail shouldn't make a difference. OEM's generally aren't supplied by a system manufacturer.
     
    LostCause, Jul 29, 2006
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    I had a similar problem as well, though I was told that it shouldn't matter. I couldn't get my dell oem cd to work, some suspected the disc was looking for dell drivers? Anyway, I got hold a friends full xp version w/sp2 and it worked swiftly and no problems. Also, I see quite a few sellers off loading their windows xp/pro w/sp2 on clist cheaply.
     
    jujube, Jul 29, 2006
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    Yeah, there is a difference between OEM and retail.

    other than the fact that OEM is manufactrer stuff, it also contains all your computers information you bought it with, and when it runs it will look for the hardware thats on that disc to compare and verify, if it don't you're outta luck. Gotta love MS's anti piracy methods.

    Retail is what you need.
     
    xbandaidx, Jul 29, 2006
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    tokie Newbie

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    This is false. OEM full installs of Windows XP SP2 work fine (by OEM I mean the ones that you buy with a $0.01 cord from a computer store). As long as it isnt some disc from Dell or whatever, it will work.
     
    tokie, Jul 31, 2006
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    Basically the point I'm trying to get across is, if you recieve an XP disc from a PC manufacturer it's pretty much not going to work at all, because the disc will also contain all of PC's crapware (bloatware) as well as it checking your systems configuration.
     
    xbandaidx, Jul 31, 2006
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    jellystones Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you prove this? My Dell Windows CD had no extra programs loaded on it. When I right click properties on "my computer" I dont even see the Dell logo after format + reinstall. Im sure the Dell Windows CD supplied with my computer is exactly the same as any other OEM windows xp cd.
     
    jellystones, Aug 3, 2006
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    How about the OEM from New Egg? Anyone try this?
     
    buddy1065, Aug 3, 2006
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  10. xbandaidx

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    First off, I don't use Dell or any brand manufacturer with the exception of Apple. My sister has a Dell, and my father an older Compaq, I remember trying to use the disc to install windows and they would not allow it. If you want proof, take the Disc you have and try installing it on another brand or something.
     
    xbandaidx, Aug 3, 2006
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    Those should work as they are not "brand" specific but remember to get the full version.
     
    jujube, Aug 3, 2006
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  12. xAMDvsIntelx

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    Newegg is just a reseller, just as if you were to walk into a retail store and buy a copy of XP, so there should be no problem installing XP with Boot Camp on your notebook.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Aug 3, 2006
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