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View Full Version : Win XP pro,is this right?someone clear up the OEM part for me


dwilson041781
07-27-2005, 10:01 PM
please explain as much as possible please,i have a link,its for windows xp pro, says OEM for $75.00 shipped,how can this be?what im worried about is first is this sale correct,2nd would i get a working key?,and be able to get my critical updates,god knows windows needs them.

http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php?masterid=477480&lot_id=486013

its says
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - NEW, FULL, SEALED - Legal/Authentic COA

This is a FULL 0EM version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
Unique Legal Product Key and Certificate of Authenticity
Installation instructions
Assorted OEM brands
Fully compatible with any brand or non-brand name PC
Affordable shipping (look bellow for details)

miscellaneous "as-is" non-peripheral computer hardware component (per Microsoft rules) is included :confused:

Phaedrus
07-27-2005, 10:51 PM
whenever I build someone a box I get the OEM WINXP PRO from newegg. Yes it gets all the updates, I think with a full version you can install it also on a laptop... OEM its only the computer its on. I have many clients running this product without problem(cause otherwise they would be on the phone telling me to get my a$# over there to fix it).

This is the One I always buy (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102153)

yours seems to be half the price... the only thing that would worry me is you cant see the packaging. The genuine intel barcode with the key is the whole thing. Newegg is trustworthy.

SJConsultant
07-27-2005, 11:05 PM
I'd be cautious since the Q/A below indicate the seller is willing to commit piracy by selling COAs or SNs.