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Where can I buy a retail version of XP Pro 64-Bit?

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:12 pm
by JAB Creations
I need to purchase a 64-bit edition of Windows XP before it becomes unavailable as I will be using XP for years to come and expect to surpass the memory limitations of the 32-bit edition I have now. Linux and Vista are not viable options for me and I'm not interesting in debating Linux versus Windows. I'd like to buy it before MS kills off selling XP altogether though I only am seeing OEM-only copies available and don't feel like trying my luck with that. I obviously don't want to buy a whole computer just for the OS. Suggestions as to where to find a retail copy of Windows XP Pro 64-bit?

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:27 pm
by John Cartwright
Have you checked your local computer stores? Best Buy? etc.

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:29 pm
by JAB Creations
There are no stores near me nor that I can get to.

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:30 pm
by John Cartwright
Which country do you live in?

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:30 pm
by JAB Creations
Is this legit for a home built computer? I can't find retail...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6832116378

I trust Newegg but MS doesn't have any clear explanations between their retail and OEM versions. I clearly understand OEM versus retail as far as hardware goes though.

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:30 pm
by JAB Creations
USA.

Re: Where can I buy a retail version of XP Pro 64-Bit?

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:07 pm
by AKA Panama Jack
JAB Creations wrote:I only am seeing OEM-only copies available and don't feel like trying my luck with that.
There is really no difference between the OEM and Retail version of any Windows XP product except for one small inf file that denotes OEM or Retail. Other than that the files are the same.

Even the Windows XP Upgrade Only discs are Full version but have one inf file that disables full install. So avoiding the OEM versions isn't going to give you anything better or more legit. It only gives more money to MS and takes it out of your pocket.

Vista does the same thing.

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:11 pm
by JAB Creations
I know about full/upgrade CDs and I don't need a full version. If the OEM will work just fine I'll go with that. Thanks for your input.

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:26 pm
by Charles256
yeah. so long as you buy OEM from a reputable company I wouldn't worry too much. Don't freak out if you get it in a disc sleeve. So long as it says " geniune microsoft software " on it or something to that effect I wouldn't worry at all. :)

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:33 pm
by JAB Creations
I've been buying from Newegg for years now and I've never have had a problem with them. Thanks for your suggestions!