Demo Version XP Pro

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I'm working on my MCP in 70-270.

What I was wondering was does M$ offer a trial version of XP Pro that could
be used for 30 days or something. I know they offer it for their server
products, just not sure if they offer it for their desktop OS.

Thanks

 

[Don Schmidt]

You can try XP for thirty days and if you don't like it you can return it to
Microsoft for a full refund.

 

[Sleepless in Seattle]

70-270 will be of no use or benefit to you if you are so underprivileged as
to not have a machine running XP. Do a computer science degree (not the
junior college noddy version) instead as it is linux based.

 

[Kelly]

I know a Jonah as yourself and he is not allowed in my home. And that is
his name.

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Troubleshooting Windows XP
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[Sleepless in Seattle]

Yeah well, I'm not allowed in my rich relatives' houses but so be it. I may
bear a grudge against people better off than myself but that is my problem
not yours.

P.S. I don't know you.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

You can try XP for thirty days and if you don't like it you can return it
to Microsoft for a full refund.

No you can't.
It is not acceptable to purchase a retail copy and then try and return it
prior to the 30 days.


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[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

70-270 will be of no use or benefit to you if you are so underprivileged
as to not have a machine running XP. Do a computer science degree (not the
junior college noddy version) instead as it is linux based.

If you cannot provide accurate and appropriate responses to posters
questions then please refrain from posting.

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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

AFAIK, Microsoft no longer has evaluation versions of Windows XP available
by itself.
Some books come with an evaluation version.
This one has a 120 day:
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/7183.asp
But you would probably be better off investing in a retail copy or possibly
a computer with Windows XP installed.

 

[Sleepless in Seattle]

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If you email your physical address to (e-mail address removed) then I will
mail you a 120 day evaluation version of XP Professional Version 2002.

P.S. My welfare checks aren't much but this is the least I can do.

 

[Sleepless in Seattle]

Sorry, I'll mail --- an evaluation copy upon receipt of physical address.
Sometimes I just don't see the point of Microsoft's credentials. I still
regret paying for MCSE.

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Jonah

70-270 will be of no use or benefit to you if you are so underprivileged
as to not have a machine running XP. Do a computer science degree (not
the junior college noddy version) instead as it is linux based.

If you cannot provide accurate and appropriate responses to posters
questions then please refrain from posting.

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Mike
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[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Sorry, I'll mail --- an evaluation copy upon receipt of physical address.
Sometimes I just don't see the point of Microsoft's credentials. I still
regret paying for MCSE.

You may not supply a time limited copy unless it is as part of a package we
have provided (e.g. an MCP retail training book - not one you got on a
course) and you are legally transferring ownership of the product to the new
recipient.
You must not send them a copy of a time limited product.

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[Lindsay]

Yes you can. Consumer rights.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Yes you can. Consumer rights.

You cannot arbitrarily buy a product use it then take it back. The vendor
may require that it has not been used (such as an unwanted gift etc).
Since the OP is suggesting opening the product and installing it etc then it
is used goods and their rights may vary.

(This is all a generic discussion as consumer rights differ around the globe
and with various regions)
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[HeeroYuy]

You cannot arbitrarily buy a product use it then take it back. The vendor
may require that it has not been used (such as an unwanted gift etc).
Since the OP is suggesting opening the product and installing it etc then
it is used goods and their rights may vary.

(This is all a generic discussion as consumer rights differ around the
globe and with various regions)

Most, if not all, software manufaucturers offer their own Money Back
Guarantees because of said possible copyright violations. They don't want
the stores to take it back unless it's damaged goods and the customer gets
it replaced for the exact same title. Read the software boxes and
instructions.

 

[T. Waters]

The simple way to "demo" XP Pro is to have a friend copy their XP Pro disk
(preferably SP 2 version) to a CD. You can install the XP Pro on your system
and it will work for 30 days, until you get shut out. You will be frequently
reminded to activate your installation of XP, but just say "later."

 

[Woody]

or a simple google search will ......... nm ;-)

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Simple...Yes
Ethical...No

 

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You know this is exactly it!

I have a copy of XP at home, use it every day. However, I would like to
stay legit and get a valid trial copy if that is possible. It's not the end
of the world if it's not possible, far from it, but it would be nice to have
an additional valid copy that I can install on my laptop while I
study...that's all.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

As I said in my other post, unfortunately I do not think they are available
except with a book.

 

[T. Waters]

If you feel it would be unethical to use your existing XP disk on another
computer for 30 days, then don't do so. I feel that the spirit of the EULA
is not being violated, although the letter of the EULA may be. If anything,
reusing the XP disk in the manner I suggested would *enhance* my ability to
sleep at night, knowing I did the rational, pragmatic thing and caused no
harm. Since there seems to be no middle ground between what I suggest and
purchasing an OS you do not actually need, choose your option and pay the
price.