Buying Windows XP for Bootcamp - OEM or Boxed?hi there [Archive]

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Nov 22, 2006, 05:08 AM

hi there,
I have an intel based mac, and I'm looking to install and run windows using bootcamp. I'll be buying a copy of XP, as the other features of XP pro are no use to me. I'm just wondering if I should buy a cheaper OEM, or the proper boxed version. I'm told that I might have trouble if I need to reinstall windows using the OEM... is this ture? should I wipe my windows partition, will I be able to install / activate windows with the boxed copy only?
I'd appreciate your help
thanks
tom

evoluzione

Nov 25, 2006, 08:34 AM

hey tom

get the oem, newegg.com is as good as any place to get it from.

balamw

Nov 25, 2006, 10:28 AM

The only trouble you might have with OEM is in moving it to another machine. Seems like MS is being lax about enforcing that as many here have reported moving OEM licenses recently.

B

treblah

Nov 25, 2006, 10:46 AM

I second the OEM route. I got XP MCE from NewEgg in March and it works great if you are able to follow these directions (http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/2006/04/07/Heres+How+I+Did+It++Mac+MCE.aspx) or if you have a external optical drive laying around.

atarigraffx

Nov 28, 2006, 11:32 AM

Microsoft Windows XP Pro 64-Bit (Holographic CD w/ Genuine Key)

Item 0465

Was $499.99
Now $59.99
You Save $440.00

how about this 64 bit version of XP?
will this run better with my Mac Pro?
its also the cheapest version of XP i can find

balamw

Nov 28, 2006, 12:01 PM