Re: Features of OEM version of Windows XP Pro?

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From: brushes (brushes_at_badgers.com)
Date: 08/23/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 10:06:52 +0100

"LuDean Marvin" <gard_No-Spam-Please_enerstouch@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:uWII4WNiEHA.3148@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I am assembling a new homebuillt computer from largely new parts and am
> considering buying an OEM version of WinXP Pro from a local computer parts
> supplier/system assembler. What I am wondering is:
>
> Will this version allow me to install to an already used hard disk (with
an
> OS already installed)?

yes, create a new partition using a standard boot disk, when you boot with
the xp cd select the new partition, once completed xp will offer you a boot
menu between each OS
>
> Will this version allow me to make repair installs without erasing all
disk
> data?
>
yes, although there is no guarantee that a repair will work and that you
won't have to wipe anyway :)

> From past experience with OEM versions on disks issued by major computer
> manufacturers, they only allow you to do a format and install, thus wiping
> out everything on the disk.

I think you may be confusing bespoke system recovery disks with an OEM disk
which is essentially the same but cheaper and without the trimmings i.e.
shiny box

I have also run into the situation where an OS
> refuses to install on an already used/formatted disk. Either of these
> glitches would seriously cramp my style.

to install xp you should select format ntfs anyway, take the slow option and
get a disk check
>
> Just to be certain that I am not being sold illegal copies of the
software,
> what items should I expect to find in the package. Should there be a
> manual? I assume that there will be some kind of Certificate of
> Authenticity.

a disk, a disk sleeve, a booklet and a piece of cardboard. The certificate
will be affixed to the plastic packaging.
>
> Any help you can provide will be much appreciated. Thanks
>
>

Relevant Pages

  • Re: OEM and Standard windows - What are the differences?
    ... for most OEM`s I think the best course would be to create a totally new disk with the customer/friends own OEM bundled recovery disk. ... installation media, it is not the source media itself but the license that is the clincher, if they have a license to use the software who gives a rip where the software is installed from? ... we can legally install Windows or other MS products from a network location or we can restore an OS from any number of backup facilities available. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: OEM XP Reinstall
    ... PK doesn't work with your disk -- it belongs to the volume license, ... System Properties shows Win XP HOME OEM and the OEM type key. ... So, it isn't/wasn't an Upgrade, it was a dual-boot. ... and I also ran Belarc Advisor which got the install key ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Cannot boot to Safe Mode or otherwise.
    ... It sounds like I'll be able to make a disk that will work. ... You can also either boot off a rescue CD ... But you might still need to perform a Clean Install in the end. ... But you can also create an installation CD for him (and make it an OEM ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: OEM Licence woe (again)
    ... > preinstalled, service pack 2 + hotfixes, OEM Home Windows XP disk to ... > repair a clients PC with. ... > XP OEM install with my clients serial number to repair his/her PC. ... > windows install disk and the PC. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Upgrades and OEM
    ... new disk, I installed XP using the old disk (another OEM XP disk) ... remnants of an old install to screw up a new install. ... OR simply change the product key on the computer to the valid one that came ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment)