Best Place to Get Windows

apcpa2000 · Nov 28, 2007, 08:51 AM

I will be receiving my first Mac on Friday, and I want to install VM Fusion to run windwos so i can get into my Symantec VPN at work. I was curios what the best place to find the most affordable copy of windows was. I hate to spend 2 grand on a Mac and then have to dump another $250 just to get into work files.

Will an OEM version work.

Thanks.

dtdrpepper · Nov 28, 2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by apcpa2000

Will an OEM version work.

OEM - Yes

IMO ebay is a good place to buy (choose a reputable seller)

newegg.com sells OEM also

pacmania1982 · Nov 30, 2007, 06:15 AM

eBay or as the previous person mentioned, any reputable store.

If you go to newegg and get an OEM version of XP or Vista - they might REQUIRE you to have to purchase some hardware. This is down to MS's agreement for companies such as newegg to be able to sell OEM software.

Take a look - and see whats the best offer

pac

webgoat · Nov 30, 2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacmania1982

eBay or as the previous person mentioned, any reputable store.

If you go to newegg and get an OEM version of XP or Vista - they might REQUIRE you to have to purchase some hardware. This is down to MS's agreement for companies such as newegg to be able to sell OEM software.

Take a look - and see whats the best offer

pac

i purchased windows xp pro sp2 oem from newegg with no hardware purchase requirement... it was also my first ever purchase from newegg so i had no hardware purchases previous to the windows purchase either

jaypunkrawk · Dec 14, 2007, 04:59 PM

I have a great copy of Windows XP that I bought back when it came out...wish there was some way to attach SP2 to my install disk so I could use it. Any ideas?

thecheat619 · Dec 15, 2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jaypunkrawk

I have a great copy of Windows XP that I bought back when it came out...wish there was some way to attach SP2 to my install disk so I could use it. Any ideas?

Basically what you are asking for is to slipstream sp2 with Windows XP. It can be done, but you need to do it on a windows box. There are a number of sites on the net that tell you how to accomplish this. Here is one I found real quick with google:

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...slipstream.asp

Mark.

bluedoggiant · Dec 14, 2007, 05:00 PM

amazon is where im getting my copy

spank2223 · Dec 14, 2007, 06:31 PM

newegg or check techbargains.com for latest prices. OEM is the only OS software I buy and no hardware requirements.

Too Many Toys · Dec 14, 2007, 06:46 PM

I've bought a number of OEM copies from VioSoftware.com without buying anything else, like hardware. Fast service too, usually shows up in a couple of days.

Nov 28, 2007, 08:51 AM	#1
apcpa2000 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Best Place to Get Windows I will be receiving my first Mac on Friday, and I want to install VM Fusion to run windwos so i can get into my Symantec VPN at work. I was curios what the best place to find the most affordable copy of windows was. I hate to spend 2 grand on a Mac and then have to dump another $250 just to get into work files. Will an OEM version work. Thanks.

Dec 14, 2007, 04:59 PM	#5
jaypunkrawk macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lewisville, TX	I have a great copy of Windows XP that I bought back when it came out...wish there was some way to attach SP2 to my install disk so I could use it. Any ideas? __________________ 15.4" MBP, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, OS X Leopard 10.5.5 iPod Video, 30GB, Black iPhone 3G, 8GB

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bluedoggiant macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2007	amazon is where im getting my copy __________________ iMac 24" - 4GB - 2.8GHz - .5TB Black 32GB iPhone 3GS \| 1TB Time Capsule Twitter Where I am on the internet

Dec 14, 2007, 06:46 PM	#9
Too Many Toys macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midwest, USA	I've bought a number of OEM copies from VioSoftware.com without buying anything else, like hardware. Fast service too, usually shows up in a couple of days. __________________ Too Many Toys Addicted- Mini, 20" iMac, 24" Alum iMac (office), Black & Wite MB, 15" MBP & a 17" SR MBP w/ glossy HD display.

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Nov 30, 2007, 06:15 AM	#3
pacmania1982 macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham, UK	eBay or as the previous person mentioned, any reputable store. If you go to newegg and get an OEM version of XP or Vista - they might REQUIRE you to have to purchase some hardware. This is down to MS's agreement for companies such as newegg to be able to sell OEM software. Take a look - and see whats the best offer pac

Dec 14, 2007, 06:31 PM	#8
spank2223 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2007	newegg or check techbargains.com for latest prices. OEM is the only OS software I buy and no hardware requirements.