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So I ordered XP 64 anyone else do the trade for 12 bux with our good friends microsoft yet?
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Audioaficionado said:You can just buy an OEM copy from newegg for ~$156
Then you can keep the 32bit XP as a dual boot option (TTBOMK)
Be forewarned that OEM installs won't be supported directly by Microsoft. In other words if something causes XP to force a reactivation, you might be left holding the bag as Microsoft will tell you to contact your OEM supplier for support. The OEM will have to get the authorization for the reactivation from Microsoft. Do you see the problem with that scenario?
Trombe said:I have an AMD64 with Windows Home Edition.
According to that article, its impossible for me to get Windows 64. (You have to trade in Windows Professional, and its not available to openly buy)
Is this true?
Ven0m said:Generally if you follow it, by getting new Windows (64bit replacement), you declare to -=replace=- your current one with it. So it's like not getting new Windows, but exchanging.