Re: Format hard drive on new machine, want XP only

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:26:59 -0700, "Ken Blake, MVP"
<kblake@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Talahasee wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:29:32 -0800, "C. Olds" <C.
>> Olds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> My mom just purchased a new eMachine from Best Buy. BB tried to get
>>> her to purchase a setup package for $225, telling her that they
>>> would remove unwanted installed software and set up security
>>> features. They told her that only their technicians could do these
>>> things. I understand that they imbed a lot of junk software on the
>>> machines they sell. I am not an expert, but have set up several new
>>> machines. Is it possible to format the hard drive and install only
>>> Windows XP Home Edition from the included recovery cd without
>>> installing the rest of the stuff that is on there. If so, is there a
>>> good resource that I could use to walk me through it? Thanks for
>>> your help!
>>
>>
>> If you have say $75, you'd be better off to hop on Ebay and
>> get a copy of XP Home,
>
>
>I think owning an installation CD is a good thing to do, but I wouldn't buy
>one on eBay--especially if the price were very low. The chances of getting a
>pirated copy that you won't be able to activate is very high.

Not true. Ebay has very high standards for what they sell.
And if it's pirated, you merely need to report that to Ebay
and they prosecute.

Nice idea you had there, but not "real world."

And I got my copy for $55, and it's REGISTERED. I can
download all the s/w I want.

I gave my son a copy of my disk, (same last name), and he
has since REGISTERED HIS copy, and has done MULTIPLE
downloads from Windows, with the verified "real" key, etc.,
just like mine.

At least, if you're going to rip me a new ***, try to be
honest and realistic.

I am beginning to think, that you have merely developed a
hardon for me.

Back off!


>
>
>> or better yet XP Pro.
>
>
>Why "better yet"?

Because it's a superior system IMHO.

Aren't we all in here giving our own personal opinions?

Or are you saying that-- henceforth-- this is now a
moderated group, and all opinions must pass YOUR muster
first?

PLEASE!


You know nothing about C. Olds's needs. What makes you
>think that XP Professional is any better for her than XP Home.

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Are you typing one-handed yet?

>XP Professional and XP Home are exactly the same in all respects, except
>that Professional has a few features (mostly related to networking and
>security) missing from Home. For most (but not all) home users, even those
>with a home network, these features aren't needed, would never be used, and
>buying Professional instead of Home is a waste of money.

You forgot to add, in your opinion.

And Cadillacs and Chevy Corvairs are both cars. What's the
big deal?


Any time I am buying software, if it's a mere $20 or $30
difference, I'll go with Platinum as opposed to Silver.

Thank you!

Good luck!


Tallahassee

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