Re: "oem" and "license only"
From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (mrxp2004_at_nospamyahoo.com)
Date: 04/22/04
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:36:16 -0500
Avoid purchasing an OEM version of Windows XP.
"License Only" means you get the Product Key and
no installation CD. So, if you do not already have
an OEM CD, then the OEM Product Key (license)
is useless. Read the following:
OEM versions of Windows XP:
-- cannot upgrade over an existing Windows installation.
-- must be installed "clean" on a freshly reformatted drive or partition.
-- cannot be transferred to a different computer in the future.
-- the license cannot be sold or transferred to another user.
-- are not eligible for free Microsoft technical support.
-- must be purchased with some type of computer hardware.
-- any problems whatsoever with the installation CD or Product Key.
is not eligible for Microsoft support....you have to deal with the "seller".
-- cost less than "retail versions" due to the above limitations/risks.
Should you purchase an OEM license version of XP?
http://www.tek-tips.com/gfaqs.cfm/pid/779/fid/4004
My personal advice is to purchase a "Retail Version" of Windows XP
which Microsoft will support.
-- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "kris" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message: news:300b01c428a8$790a2020$a301280a@phx.gbl... | If a copy of any Windows operating system is purchased as | an OEM instead of retail do you have to purchase a | license? Also I noticed while shopping online that some | merchants offer "license only". What does that mean?
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