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    Where Can I Buy XP... Cheap?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Davi$765, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. Davi$765

    Davi$765 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where can I buy Windows XP Home Edition cheap? I tried looking at Amazon and up came something like " Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2B for System Builders [Old Version]" for $90. Can I use this? What does it mean old version? I want to install it on my mom's PC which runs Windows 2000.

    There was also an upgrade version? She does not have the original Windows 2000 disc so will the upgrade version not work?
     
    Davi$765, Dec 13, 2007
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  2. MegaBUD

    MegaBUD Notebook Evangelist

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    Errr if you already have win2000 you dont need to upgrade to XP... its the same thing...
     
    MegaBUD, Dec 13, 2007
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  3. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    eBay maybe???
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Dec 13, 2007
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    Student discount if you're in school ... otherwise an OEM copy may be your best bet (for example, at newegg).
     
    vespoli, Dec 13, 2007
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  5. Davi$765

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    Is the link that I provided at the top an OEM copy of XP Home Edition? Is there a limitation to using an OEM copy?
     
    Davi$765, Dec 13, 2007
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    xhepera Notebook Consultant

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    It's nothing of the sort. Where did you get that idea? On my home network I run Win2k on 4 machines, and my notebook runs WinXP. They're quite different.
     
    xhepera, Dec 14, 2007
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    bump someone?
     
    Davi$765, Dec 14, 2007
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  8. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    None whatsoever. I've been using a OEM copy of XP pro since 2001 and i've had no problems activating it. If I change the hardware too much and it requires reactivation I just call MS and they activate it over the phone. I've done this countless of times.

    Vista OEM is a totally different animal.
     
    Rodster, Dec 14, 2007
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