Re: OEM Product keys vs install media

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I understand that... However I have been in cases, such as now, where I
purchased a used system that did not come with any of the original software.
I already have valid XP install CD's, the drivers I can get from the web, so
I do not really need the orignal disks - except for the OS one it seems.

So does that mean that I am stuck and that I have to either purchase a
brand-new copy of XP (even though I have a valid license on the bottom of
the system), or somehow convince HP to send me a CD without the key? Isn't
that a bit silly?

Peter

"Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> If it is stuck on a machine like that - you have a 99-100% chance it is an
> OEM version.
> Especially if said machine is something like a Dell, Compaq, etc..
> It's that simple. They buy OEM because they are OEMs.. And it is cheaper
> for them to do so.
>


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