View Full Version : Win XP Pro w/CD


BobbyDouglas
9-4-2004, 11:57 PM
Anyone know the cheapest place to buy a copy of XP Pro with cd?

The cheapest I could find was around $89 on pricewatch.. :2bat:

beatmix01
9-5-2004, 2:36 AM
Are we talking upgrade version of full version. Keep in mind you want to make sure that that CD is no just an OEM version w/o a license key.

If you have any old copies of windows you can use the upgrade version but still do a full install. It will accept any Windows cd from Win98 and up. All you need to do is put it in the drive for a moment during the install.

mugs
9-5-2004, 11:24 AM
Are we talking upgrade version of full version. Keep in mind you want to make sure that that CD is no just an OEM version w/o a license key.

If you have any old copies of windows you can use the upgrade version but still do a full install. It will accept any Windows cd from Win98 and up. All you need to do is put it in the drive for a moment during the install.

Here's a question... can you "upgrade" from XP Home to XP Pro? I seem to recall reading somewhere that you can't, and I was rather annoyed.

Pliablemoose
9-5-2004, 1:30 PM
Yes, you can, it's prob the only time you should upgrade Windows without a full reformat.

BobbyDouglas
9-5-2004, 6:52 PM
I want a FULL version of XP Pro... I guess I could settle for OEM, but not an upgrade version.

BobbyDouglas
9-5-2004, 10:01 PM
Looks like I want an OEM only.

Cheapest price I can find is for here: http://www.agsolutionspc.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8&HS=1&dc=670967
Price: $78.00 + Shipping

bockchow
9-6-2004, 3:15 AM
bahh i completely forget the name of the guy i get these from. o well i think he was CD keys only though.

BobbyDouglas
9-6-2004, 3:34 PM
I can get a copy of XP on CD, but a CD key only is ok as long as I can get a CD from a friend too.

BobbyDouglas
9-10-2004, 4:55 PM
So, anyone find something yet?

RossMAN
9-10-2004, 5:42 PM
The going rate on eBay is around $130 (http://search-completed.ebay.com/xp-pro-full_W0QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfromZR10QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZsoQQsoitemstatusZ2QQsotrZ2) plus s&h for Windows XP Pro FULL (not an upgrade).

BobbyDouglas
9-10-2004, 9:01 PM
Yea, I guess I can settle for an OEM version though.

Pliablemoose
9-14-2004, 11:17 AM
Softgame through Pricegrabber Storefronts (http://gottadeal.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php?masterid=477480&lot_id=723593) $79 shipped...

RossMAN
9-14-2004, 11:20 AM
Softgame through Pricegrabber Storefronts (http://gottadeal.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php?masterid=477480&lot_id=723593) $79 shipped...
Nice find but this may only be compatible with Dell PC's


Description: Windows XP Professional for Dell PC ONLY NEW CD & MANUAL Does not require the Product key.

Pliablemoose
9-14-2004, 11:35 AM
Wow, thanks for the catch...

BobbyDouglas
9-15-2004, 12:40 AM
Thanks for keeping your eyes out their for me :)