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..

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**

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Originally Posted by beatmix01

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.a...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 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 $79 shipped...

RossMAN · **9-14-2004, 11:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pliablemoose

Softgame through Pricegrabber Storefronts $79 shipped...

Nice find but this may only be compatible with Dell PC's

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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

9-4-2004, 11:57 PM	#1
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Anyone know the cheapest place to buy a copy of XP Pro with cd? The cheapest I could find was around $89 on pricewatch..

9-5-2004, 2:36 AM	#2
beatmix01 you deserve a break today Joined: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 2,297	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.

9-5-2004, 1:30 PM	#4
Pliablemoose Lee Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,642	Yes, you can, it's prob the only time you should upgrade Windows without a full reformat.

9-5-2004, 6:52 PM	#5
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	I want a FULL version of XP Pro... I guess I could settle for OEM, but not an upgrade version.

9-5-2004, 10:01 PM	#6
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Looks like I want an OEM only. Cheapest price I can find is for here: http://www.agsolutionspc.com/index.a...HS=1&dc=670967 Price: $78.00 + Shipping

9-6-2004, 3:15 AM	#7
bockchow Hyper Elite Member Joined: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 403	bahh i completely forget the name of the guy i get these from. o well i think he was CD keys only though.

9-6-2004, 3:34 PM	#8
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	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.

9-10-2004, 4:55 PM	#9
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	So, anyone find something yet?

9-10-2004, 5:42 PM	#10
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	The going rate on eBay is around $130 plus s&h for Windows XP Pro FULL (not an upgrade).

9-10-2004, 9:01 PM	#11
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Yea, I guess I can settle for an OEM version though.

9-14-2004, 11:17 AM	#12
Pliablemoose Lee Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,642	Softgame through Pricegrabber Storefronts $79 shipped...

9-14-2004, 11:35 AM	#14
Pliablemoose Lee Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,642	Wow, thanks for the catch...

9-15-2004, 12:40 AM	#15
BobbyDouglas Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 575	Thanks for keeping your eyes out their for me