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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: WhiteHawk on February 26, 2006, 09:17:40 AM
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I built my first system a cupple years ago and shelled out 199.00 bucks for Windows XP fresh install. I know I am going to have to buy another copy of XP, I was just wondering if they sold a 'I already got the booklets and whatnot' copy for a reduced price?
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The OEM version of XP can often be purchased with certain hardware components bundled up. For example if you buy a stick of ram or a CPU you most likely can buy a OEM version of XP.
One option would be to transfer your old XP license from your old computer if you plan to dismiss the old one.
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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
The OEM version of XP can often be purchased with certain hardware components bundled up. For example if you buy a stick of ram or a CPU you most likely can buy a OEM version of XP.
One option would be to transfer your old XP license from your old computer if you plan to dismiss the old one.
Ya, I found one via nextag for 79.99. Thats reasonable. Beats the hell outta 199.99.
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One vendor I dealt with automatically added a free piece of wire (CDROM audio cable) to any order for WinXP OEM to satisfy the "hardware" requirement ;) Note that if you buy OEM you can't get help from Microsoft- you have to contact the system manufacturer.. i.e. you.
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Originally posted by 715
One vendor I dealt with automatically added a free piece of wire (CDROM audio cable) to any order for WinXP OEM to satisfy the "hardware" requirement ;) Note that if you buy OEM you can't get help from Microsoft- you have to contact the system manufacturer.. i.e. you.
Duly noted. I really dont need them unless of a defect, thogh
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Question ............
Why do you have to buy a new copy of XP? Are you giving the old computer to someone else or some other reason that you cant transfer your copy to the new computer?