Legit Winblows XP OS

hafaphoto · Mar 20, 2005

I have an opportunity to build a few computers for some customers. I can handle all of the hardware issues, I think, but my prob. is the OS. What is the best way to get legitimate Winblows XP? I have one customer who will probably buy 4 more computers if the one I build is good!

What is the best way to get multiple legit copies of XP?

Thanks for your time!

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TimoneX · Mar 20, 2005

There are some bulk OEM packs around similar to this one:

http://store.yahoo.com/col88/mswinxphome.html

I've used this route when confronted w/ several PCs going to a single client.

TekeTorvo · Mar 20, 2005

Check your inbox hafaphoto.

aeiou · Mar 20, 2005

newegg has bulk oem packs of xp- totally legit, but microsoft will not support it- they expect the manufacturer (you) to be able to do everything.

Mr.Guvernment · Mar 20, 2005

the nonly legit way is to buy them

ONE · Mar 21, 2005

Yea maaaaan......you know everyone here has a seperate legit copy of xp for every rig....especially the people with those enormous farms.... ;-)

klingens · Mar 21, 2005

People with "farms" run it on workplace PCs or use Linux. And when you think about the electricity costs for a "farm", then the OS might be a minor expense. Also, F@H runs on some old win9x copy just as well.

Mr.Guvernment · Mar 21, 2005

ONE said:
Yea maaaaan......you know everyone here has a seperate legit copy of xp for every rig....especially the people with those enormous farms.... ;-)

$100 for an O/S is not a big expense for alot of people and as sujesuted there are free alternatives.

TollhouseFrank · Mar 21, 2005

you could get the 'corporate' (i'm gonna get flak for callin' it that, but i've called it that so long, i can't help it anymore) version. Just need 1 cd, and buy as many licenses for it as you need, then let them take the cd and licenses. All legit.

hafaphoto · Mar 21, 2005

Thanks for your time and replies

Looks like I just need to factor in the cost of XP Home or Pro into my costs, just like the PSU etc... I know some 'lefthanded' ways around the problem, but if I sell a computer, I would like to give them a disk and have everything totally legit.

Thanks agian for your info!!

E :beer:

I.M.O.G. · Mar 21, 2005

Might want to look here:

https://partner.microsoft.com/global/licensing/

schismspeak · Mar 22, 2005

hafaphoto said:
Looks like I just need to factor in the cost of XP Home or Pro into my costs, just like the PSU etc... I know some 'lefthanded' ways around the problem, but if I sell a computer, I would like to give them a disk and have everything totally legit.

Thanks agian for your info!!

E

Ofcourse, everyone factors that in, you can get the cd's and licenses for about $80 now at some places I believe. Have fun, and make some money!

marc1 · Mar 22, 2005

hafaphoto said:
I have an opportunity to build a few computers for some customers. I can handle all of the hardware issues, I think, but my prob. is the OS. What is the best way to get legitimate Winblows XP? I have one customer who will probably buy 4 more computers if the one I build is good!

What is the best way to get multiple legit copies of XP?

Thanks for your time!

E

Get MSN messenger and contact me : [email protected]

CrystalMethod · Mar 23, 2005

hafaphoto said:
Looks like I just need to factor in the cost of XP Home or Pro into my costs, just like the PSU etc... I know some 'lefthanded' ways around the problem, but if I sell a computer, I would like to give them a disk and have everything totally legit.

Thanks agian for your info!!

E

Well, when you buy your parts for the system/s, you qualify to get the OEM versions. So just include the cost of the OS along with the cost of the computer. If the computers are for home use, there's no real point to getting the Pro version as most likely the average user will not use half the funcionality of it. By default the home edition also gives you a normally hidden admin account that the user will never see unless they boot into safe mode. Very handy for when you need to service the computer.

Mr.Guvernment · Mar 23, 2005

Only advanatge of home over Pro is Pro more detail to security features.

tenchi86 · Mar 23, 2005

Plus it can handle duallys haha.

CrystalMethod · Mar 23, 2005

tenchi86 said:
Plus it can handle duallys haha.

I highly doubt that he's building dualies. But, if he is, you would need either XP Pro or Win2K. NT4 if you can find it.

Mr.Guvernment · Mar 23, 2005

hehe Nt4 - more like if you want the hassle of owning it

shellshock · Mar 24, 2005

oh ya, the last 3 computers I have built have "legit" copys alright, ya all legal, yep

lol

madman22 · Mar 24, 2005

are you telling me that everytime i upgrade my computer, i need a new copy of Xp because its a "new" computer? (im talking the full upgrade, mobo, cpu, gpu)
just because M$ wont let me verify my CD key because i do a lot of formats and installing on my computer?

after 3 formats, it says i need a new CD key. bull****.

do they really expect us to buy 20 copys of Xp?

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