Re: OEM System

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From: ShanDo (ShanDo_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/06/04 

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:01:03 -0800

Thanks Bob Harris for your lengthy response and precautionaryr explanation. I
had thought that once my system is an OEM, I am stuck with what's inside.

Knowing that I can now add peripherals externally which don't require WinXp
reinstallation, how about internally?

I take it that appropriate RAM is also OK to add and I must be aware of
static charge.

Any more input is highly appreciated... Thanks so much.

"Bob Harris" wrote:

> In general OEM systems are very tolerant to changes, except for the
> motherboard, which can not be changed, unless done by the OEM. As for RAM,
> that is an easy upgrade, just be sure to get the right type of RAM. And, be
> very careful about static electricity; wear a wrist-loop ground, or make one
> by connecting a wire from a metal watch band to the case of the PC. Of
> course, be sure the power is off, and the PC is unplugged (or surge
> protector is off). Also, check the PC/motherboard manual for the maximum
> RAM supported by the PC. Some support less than the full 4 Gig that XP can
> theoretically handle.
>
> External periphals can be changed in any XP system, without reinstalling.
> At worst, XP may ask for drivers, and even that is not common. However, the
> manufacture may have better drivers than the default ones available with XP
> (e.g., video card), so you may want to update the drivers after the device
> is installed. Be aware that the drivers provided on the CD that came with
> the hardware are probably out of date. Save time/problems by checking the
> manufacture's support website for the latest drivers, and if applicable or
> software (e.g., scanning software, CD burning software). I have added CD
> burners, DVD burners, printers, scanners, USB pen drives, USB&firewire hard
> drives, mice/trackballs, USB hubs, all without reinstalling XP.
>
> "ShanDo" <ShanDo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:AC0C1AA6-801D-442E-9C3C-014E1EE72C80@microsoft.com...
> > Would an OEM system work properly when peripherals are replaced or added,
> > and
> > memories expanded without reinstalling Win Xp?
> > --
> >
>
>
>

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