Re: Windows XP Pro x64 (64-it) for ~$50.00?

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Frankster wrote:

Agreed.

Just for those that may not know... It is worth considering that OEM
editions, although priced well for sure, cannot be used for
"upgrade". Only for fresh installs.

-Frank

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Those el cheapo prices may be student editions with user
restrictions....stay away! Purchase your software from a reputable
company. Example:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition with SP2B 1 Pack - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116053

-- Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Hans L" wrote:

I'm building a new computer, and thought of upgrading from XP
Home to XP Pro X64 (less restrictions on the choice of RAM).
Got to this page via Pricegrabber:


http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Microsoft_Windows_XP_Professional_x
64,__8 907762/sort_type=bottomline

Is it really possible that this software can sell leagally for
as low as ~$50.00,or should one be suspicious?

(I do not want to buy Vista when it is released -- want to wait
at least 6 months.)

Hans L




Thank you, Frank and Carey. I will stay away from those prices.
However, since I have XP Home, I guess I can use that as an upgrade for
Vista when I buy it (eventually).

I just wonder (could not find it on the MS website): can one upgrade to
x64? Cheaper?

Hans L

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