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Offline DREDIOCK

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Xp, and XP for system builders. Whats the difference?
« on: June 29, 2008, 12:19:19 AM »
since nobody answered this in the hardware forum
I'll ask here

Whats the difference between

Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 English 1 Pack for System Builders w/multiple CD - OEM  $149.99

And

Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2C for System Builders - OEM  $139.99

And

Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2 - Retail   $269.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2060350368+1179212716&name=Professional
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Offline TX58

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Re: Xp, and XP for system builders. Whats the difference?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2008, 01:40:06 AM »
I belive they are the same with the exception, that the system builders, or oem versions must be purchased with hardware. Such as a hard drive, or motherboard.
I have also heard that the system builder, or oem versions don't have a warranty. So if you get a bad cd you maybe SOL.
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Re: Xp, and XP for system builders. Whats the difference?
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2008, 02:08:02 AM »
You have some period of free customer support with a retail version; no customer support with an OEM version. A bad CD will always be replaced.
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