Curtis Jarrett 1 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'm seeing that there are a lot of addons requiring Windows XP to work properly. I'm still using Windows 2000. Seems an upgrade to Windows XP is cheaper than a new Win XP OS. Would this "upgrade" be just as good for use with the new payware coming out requiring it. Thanks for any input. Has anyone taken this route? Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielBu 0 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 The update gives you the exact same OS as the full version. You just need the CD of a qualifying Microsoft product to upgrade (or install it over the old Windows, which I don't recommend). You might be able to get a full OEM version online, they are even cheaper than the upgrade I believe. Usually online dealers ship these versions without systems, although they're not supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGiveans 0 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 BUT, Microsoft will not support OEM products like they do retail ones, so keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCDesigns 2 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 The only difference between a retail install of the OS and an OEM version is you only get support on the machine it is originally installed on, whereas a retail version can be installed an any machine (theoretically) As long as it's not a pirated copy MS still supports it. More here http://compreviews.about.com/od/general/a/OEM.htm I'd suggest a full version rather than an upgrade over 2000, save yourself some headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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