Jeremiah wrote:
> Windows, Full or OEM?
>
> I have an old computer for home use that came from a
> manufacturer and originally had Win 95. I was
> considering formatting and installing WinXP. New
> hardware has been added and I was wondering if I need
> Windows XP full, or if OEM will work. Also, if OEM
> wouldn't work, what are the requirements for using OEM
> software? Thanks for your time.
>
> Jeremiah
The upgrade is the best choice, as 95 qualifies for clean installing XP and
is your only option anyway as you cannot upgrade from 95, only clean
install.
The OEM version would be the last choice for use on older hardware. One the
OEM version is installed, it can't be moved to another computer, and
upgrading the motherboard will usually get denied from the phone call
activation.
The correct choice is don't upgrade a system that originally shipped with
95, you will spend as much upgrading your software and hardware as it would
cost to purchase a much better system with XP pre-installed.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address box.
OEM clarification.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/oemeula.htm
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