I’m shopping around to buy Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.\nDoes anyone know what is the difference between the regular version \nand the OEM version, which is $100 less expensive?\n\nYoo Gigs around the world, pleas show some kindness by answering my question!
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nothing...except price and the product key. also i dont think you get help/support from microsoft when using a oem version. other than that there is no difference. updating is the same, features are the same. i would definitely get the oem version. in order to get an oem version you usually need to buy some hardware from the store. some stores consider a cable or a fan acceptable hardware to get an oem copy of windows.
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Do you mean that you are running a pirated XP? Well, I used to have one until a month ago. Its not that bad, but there are many security lapses, of course. I am now using genuine XP Pro now, and its much better. Moreover, you cannot also get any of the new Microsoft products, like Internet Explorer 7 or Windows Defender or WMP 11. Still, if you cannot afford a genuine XP, then the pirated one is OK. By the way, a free and open source Operating System called Ubuntu is available over the net. My friend says its pretty good, and has all the basics of XP Home edition. You may like to have it.\nhttp://www.ubuntu.com/\n\nDon't do anything yourself. Hire a technician or a professional.
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k k ,\n\nI do not know what are your actual circunstances, but I suggest you a good habit: buy original software.   \n\nLet me give you an option:\nI accidentally got two original Office Professional 2003.  That was this year!  I bought them in different web sites. When I tried to return one of them, the webcompany refuse me and my bank did not help me, my credit card was applied twice.   I already installed one but the other is doing nothing.  It is still packaged in its original envelope.\n\nI paid for it USD 380.oo     and you can get this original software by USD 265.oo   good price!   Original software will give you security sensation, peace.  When microsoft get scan your PC, they'll  find original licenses.\n\nI can show you this package through a web cam if you add me to your msn.  rpctron at hotm....\n\nRemember that Office Professional 2003 includes:\nExcel 2003,  PowerPoint 2003, Word 2003, Outlook 2003, Access 2003, Publisher 2003, Infopath 2003 all of them for only USD 265.oo.  It is a bargain price!!!\n\nHope that helps you.  Good luck dude!
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Microsoft change his policy that now they never patched computer who is not genuine. And so they release new patch for it via auto updater. But its not big issue if you dont mind about that. Just use your computer as like before and ignore warning.\n\nOtherwise Buy genuine Windows Copy.\n\nGood luck!!!!!!!
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You have to have the CD that came with Windows XP. A tutorial of how to reinstall is found: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html\n\nAlso, if you don't have the cd, sorry, it is EXTREMELY expensive, and a used copy won't work. Therefore, you are about $100-$200 dollars out.
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Microsoft is getting tough on people who use pirated software.  If the XP doesn't pass the validation scan MS offers an electronic Product Key for $149 USD (XP Pro) or $99 (XP Home).\n\nThere are several legal merchants who sell the software for a lot less.  Try www.edirectsoftware.com and they had XP Pro SP2 full install disks for about $100 USD.\n\nIf you purchase a full install CD you don't have to do a reinstall.  You can do a repair.  That let's you overwrite the existing XP, repair or replace any corrupted or missing files, register the new Product Key, and you don't lose any of your settings or other applications.  You will have to visit the update site to reinstall patches and fixes.
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This means that your copy of Windows XP is not original. You have to purchase an original(validate) CD of Windows XP to get IE7 or any other Microsoft software. The Home Edition costs about 100$ and the Professional costs about 150-200$
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I'm guessing it was the Corporate Edition of XP Pro. Was this as an upgrade on top of the existing XP Pro?  Not sure why anyone would do that? I would save all of your data to another disk or CD then start over.
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MCE = Media Centre Edition\nIt has a few more "bells and whistles" than regular XP ... but it is a lot more resource hungry meaning most comps that ship with MCE have 1GB Ram  .... if yours doesn't .... it will lag so get them to boost to 1GB\nThe Celeron Processor will let you down .... (the ram is fine) ... you need something with at least a Pentium M processor or better still a Core Duo Processor
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Some software providers may still have them for sale.\nBut almosy everyone has been selling XP for years.\nWhat happened to yours?\nWhy can't you upgrade to XP?\nIf yours is damaged, you may be able to get a replacement from MS. If it's lost, make a backup copy next time.
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It would be nice if I was able to tell you that this is possible.  Actually it is impossible. \n\nYou have to purchase a new Windows XP Pro. or XP Home.  If you buy a very small item from an OEM, they will sell you the Windows platform for around $100 or less.   \n\nIf and when you do purchase, please stay there and let the technican install the platform while you wait.  You want to be able to see when the technican starts to download Service Pack 2 and NetFrame Work 2, Windows Media Player 10 or 11 an all of the critcal updates.  As Microsoft will check atleast four times with their WGA tool to verify that the key is valid for each an every download.  \n\nThere are alot of criminal type technicans, who will open a new box with the CD and run it for themselves, friend or member of their family.  Then they use equipment to reseal the package.  An when some poor unknown person comes along they will purchase that platform and Microsoft will say the key is not valid.\n\nClinical Psychiatrist, France
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You should worry about the drivers. Why would you want to change from XP to 2000 anyway? Thats like changing a Lexus for a Toyota! You can probably get Acer's number and order a set of drivers specifically made for your laptop. And changing the OS will most likely void your OEM warranty on the laptop also...
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As long as your computer meets the requirements for windows xp you should be able to upgrade directly from windows 98 by just insterting the disc while windows 98 is running. \n\nThese are the bare minimum system requirements for Windows XP, but I think they are being rather optimistic.\n\nThe minimum hardware requirements for Windows XP Home Edition are:\n•Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended)\n•At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended)\n•At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard disk\n•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive\n•Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device\n•Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600)or higher resolution\n•Sound card\n•Speakers or headphones
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If you have XP and Office, just re-install XP and then Office.  Even if you don't have XP or Office, it will always be cheaper to buy them than to buy an entire laptop WITH them.
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When you are ready to buy a new system, go to www.stupidcheapcomputers.net.  I buy all of my stuff from them, and everything is Vista ready.\n\nMicrosoft is about to release its latest operating system, Vista, in January.  It’s going to make all of these “bargain” computers nothing but JUNK as soon as it’s released.  The reason that you are seeing so many cheap systems on the market right now is because a lot of them CAN’T RUN Vista and the merchants are trying to dump them as hard and fast as they can before Vista shows up and everyone learns what a piece of crap they were sold for $500 (or whatever).\n\nAnyway, I bought a complete, new system from stupidcheapcomputers.net with a warranty for LESS than it would cost me to build it myself or order a custom one from the manufacturer.  You can use my frequent buyer code: ATX926.  That will get an additional 10% discount at checkout.\n\nI have NEVER had any problems with anything that they have sold me and their customer service is outstanding.  Those guys blow my mind.\n\nGood luck!
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Is there a sticker on the back of the pc with the product key on it? There should be. Do you have the xp install disk?\nYou need one or both or you are out of luck. \n\nIf you have the sticker, key the product key from that sticker into the box. If that does not work, and you have the cd, try reinstalling xp and entering the product key from the sticker. \n\nIf you do not have a product key, you have no way in and you will have to buy a copy of xp or Me or 2000.
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it is illigal to run multiple pc's using xp\n\nmicrosoft are now checking for illigal copies when you update\nif found you will be asked to buy a new copy but they dont do anything more than give you an anoying pop up