Genuine

[itech]

Vaheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa, Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh

Does anyone know where i could get a genuine copy of XP pro/ Vista fairly cheap?

somewhere that can be trusted!

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[Techno_singh]

http://amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_sw_h_?url=...o.y=0&Go=Go

http://amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_sw_h_?url=...o.y=0&Go=Go

i would say ebay too, but because alot of people dont know how to look for the right seller amazon is probably better for people who dont trust ebay

[Khalsa4ever]

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Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!

Well the prices across the board will likely be very similar for legit stuff... but what you can look for is the version. If you already have a copy of windows 98/2000 or something, go out and get the upgrade version, the price is usually very reasonable. If you want a full fresh copy, go for the OEM version, its meant for original installs on a single machine and is very cheap compared to the "full version"... usually the OEM version can come with a USB cable or something like that as a 'hardware device'.

As for purchasing, I would be hesitant to buy from ebay... because seller ratings wont tell you anything about if the products they sell are legit. Stick with major online dealers or your store. Also, check out your university... if you are a student, the university stores usually have special deals with microsoft for super cheap software, including MS office and windows.

Waheguroo jee ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!

[itech]

whats ment by OEM version..

i dont run Windows at the minute i run OSX Tiger / leopard.. im trying to get XP/ Vista so that its possible to dual boot!

[Khalsa4ever]

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Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!

The OEM version stands for "original equipment manufacturer".. which means that it comes with a piece of hardware. Since its 'tied' to that hardware, that makes it much cheaper.

If you are trying to duel boot, I would suggest going for the OEM version, it will be cheapest. Generally, it will come with a small piece of hardware, like a USB cable or something just to fill the 'legal' responsiblity of it being supplied with the hardware. But its legit, and the cheapest way to go.

Waheguroo jee ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!

[itech]

so it works exactly the same was as a full version of lets say XP Pro?

[Khalsa4ever]

so it works exactly the same was as a full version of lets say XP Pro?

Waheguroo jee ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!

Yep! The OEM edition is also in XP home or pro, and for vista in all the different flavors vista is available in. it just means its for a single hardware device.

Waheguroo jee ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!

[itech]

I've Heard that 'OEM version' is NOT legal??

Is this True?

[Khalsa4ever]

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Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!

No, its completely legal! Its sold directly by microsoft for "original equipment manufacturers" (aka: OEM). This means that its sold with hardware. If you buy a new computer, this is the version that is included on the computer, by HP, compaq, Dell, or whatever. There are reasons why its cheaper:

1. It does not come with "microsoft support". This means that you can't call the Microsoft Tech support if you don't know how to check ur email, or not sure why your mouse isn't working. Of course, no one does call microsoft tech support, so its not that big of a deal.

2. If you resell the hardware with windows to someone else, its your responsibility to provide tech support, not microsoft. The same way as if someone buys an HP computer, they would call HP for help. Once again, not a big deal.

So OEM versions are completely legit... otherwise why would microsoft sell it? The loss of tech support is a very minor deal, mostly because I don't know ANYONE who's actually called microsoft for tech support! Also technically once u install it, you should not install it on another device. However, just before windows was released microsoft got rid of that little statement because of an uproar on the web, so technically the full version and the OEM versions are identical with regards to their license.

Waheguroo jee ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo jee kee Fateh!