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OEM vs. ?
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From
17/08/2007 11:32:13
Jay Johengen
Altamahaw-Ossipee, North Carolina, United States
 
 
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17/08/2007 11:17:16
Jay Johengen
Altamahaw-Ossipee, North Carolina, United States
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Forum:
Windows
Category:
Computing in general
Title:
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
01248780
Message ID:
01248783
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27
>I'm seeing quite a few XP Pro for sale on eBay, but many say they are OEM. I know what that means, but how can I know that I'm getting the box version, not an OEM? Is there also a way to know whether the version on my PC is OEM or not? I positive it is not, but I want to be dead certain before I shell out $130 for it because from what I've read, you can change the key to the existing OS, but only if they match the current version of OEM/Non-OEM.

Also, can I install XP Pro, or change the key, using an upgrade version instead of the full retail version?

Update: Just called TigerDirect and they have the full retail version for $125. Guess I'll be making a trip at lunchtime...
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