Re: Dell OEM Windows XP

Do not purchase a manufacturer's custom OEM Windows XP CD!
It will not allow you to activate the license since the license will
only activate on the manufacturer's own PC. Also, a CD sold without
the COA is totally worthless and considered illegal. If you wish to purchase
an OEM version, then you should only purchase a generic
Microsoft Windows XP CD which includes the proper license to install
and activate Windows XP.

Examples:

Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102151

Microsoft Windows XP Pro with SP2 Upgrade Software
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=37-116-192&DEPA=8

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"WayneM" wrote:

| Earlier this morning I posted a similar message in a different NG but
| haven't received any replies. Maybe it wasn't the best group to post in; so
| I thought I'd try here.
|
| I'm in the process of assembling everything I need for an socket 939 build.
| This morning I saw these OS CDs on Pricewatch, Amazon redirect and
| elsewhere - sometimes as
| HP/Compaq - for around $50. These are presented as full OEM versions w/o COA
| but fully legitimate versions of Windows that can be used for a clean
| install on any machine.
|
| Has anyone ever purchased one of these? Are they really legitimate? How do
| these vendor's obtain these and sell them so cheap? I understand that there
| are no manuals, support, etc.. but are they still eligible for updates under
| MS new verification scheme?
|
| TIA,
|
| Wayne

.

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