Re: OEM versus UPGRADE

The OEM and Upgrade versions (assuming that they're both the original, have SP1 or have SP2 included) are the same then there is no difference in what's included. Since OEM versions were intended to be pre-installed on new computers, the ability to use them to upgrade is not included.

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"Carl G" <cgerving@ecenetDOTcom> wrote in message news:eUAknphnFHA.708@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi Doug
> Thank you for the fast reply.
> Yes i have everything on cd.
> Just wanted to make sure i get the standard version of windows and not a
> cheap version with half of the system missing because i was to cheap to
> spend a couple more bucks.
> thanks again Doug.
>
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> Carl G
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:OwurikhnFHA.2484@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> An Upgrade will upgrade an existing operating system, from Windows 98
> through Windows 2000 (XP Pro only for Win2K upgrades). It will also do a
> clean installation, as long as you can provide a fully installable (not
> recovery) CD as proof of eligibility for the upgrade.
>
> An OEM version will only do a clean installation, so ensure you have all the
> necessary drivers, programs and anything else you want to be able to
> reinstall.
>
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> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
> Display\Security
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
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> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
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>
> "Carl G" <cgerving@ecenetDOTcom> wrote in message
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>>
>> Hi All
>> If i go to say, walmart, and buy a CD with win XP, what is the difference
>> between an OEM copy and an Upgrade copy,other then not getting any support
>> from microsoft?
>> The operating system itself is the exactly the same on either copy,is this
>> corect ?
>> Thanks
>> --
>> Carl G
>>
>>
>
>
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