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- Aug 29, 2005
First off, I have XP Home (OEM version) on my current computer, but I will be giving this computer to my son after the new one is up and running.
So, can I buy a Pro upgrade, install my current XP Home on the new rig, then just do an upgrade with the new XP Pro upgrade? I don't know if I really want to do 2 installs just to save a couple of bucks, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
Barring that, what is the difference between OEM and Retail?
I intend to make one of those...I can't think what you call it. Slipstream I think? Where you copy the XP image, then integrate SP2 to make the install faster for future installs. My point is- with that being my intention, will the OEM version be OK? Or are there differences between OEM and Retail that make Retail better than OEM?
So, can I buy a Pro upgrade, install my current XP Home on the new rig, then just do an upgrade with the new XP Pro upgrade? I don't know if I really want to do 2 installs just to save a couple of bucks, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
Barring that, what is the difference between OEM and Retail?
I intend to make one of those...I can't think what you call it. Slipstream I think? Where you copy the XP image, then integrate SP2 to make the install faster for future installs. My point is- with that being my intention, will the OEM version be OK? Or are there differences between OEM and Retail that make Retail better than OEM?