Is there such a thing is an XP Trial version?

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spxlazslo said:
Hi,
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Yes, they're available with certain Microsoft certification
training books. I believe they are good for 120 days. If you
want a copy, you'd have to order the book. Here are a couple:

MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-271)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/07...103-7950318-4732605?s=books&v=glance&n=283155


MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/07...4/103-7950318-4732605?n=3448&s=books&v=glance

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
If you mean Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,then yes.

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]
 
Yes,there is no public trial version of Windows XP except those shipped
with MCP training books and courseware.

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]
 
Steve said:
No.

Steve N.
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Actually, that's not completely accurate, Steve. TechNet Plus
subscribers do receive evaluation licenses for numerous Microsoft
products, including WinXP Pro, Windows Server 2003, etc. But you're
correct, as far as availability to the general public goes. There has
been no "trial version" of WinXP Pro available to the general public
since the Release Candidate licenses expired in October of 2002.


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Tim said:
No.
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Actually, that's not completely accurate, Tim. TechNet Plus
subscribers do receive evaluation licenses for numerous Microsoft
products, including WinXP Pro, Windows Server 2003, etc. But you're
correct, as far as availability to the general public goes. There has
been no "trial version" of WinXP Pro available to the general public
since the Release Candidate licenses expired in October of 2002.


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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
spxlazslo said:
Hi,
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TechNet Plus subscribers do receive evaluation licenses for
numerous Microsoft products, including WinXP Pro, Windows Server 2003,
etc. I suspect that the same applies to MSDN subscribers. However,
there has been no "trial version" of WinXP available to the general
public since the original Release Candidate licenses expired in October
of 2002.



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Bruce Chambers

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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
Bruce said:
Actually, that's not completely accurate, Steve. TechNet Plus
subscribers do receive evaluation licenses for numerous Microsoft
products, including WinXP Pro, Windows Server 2003, etc. But you're
correct, as far as availability to the general public goes. There has
been no "trial version" of WinXP Pro available to the general public
since the Release Candidate licenses expired in October of 2002.
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Thanks for the correction Bruce.

Steve N.
 
TechNet Plus subscribers do receive evaluation licenses for
numerous Microsoft products, including WinXP Pro, Windows Server 2003,
etc. I suspect that the same applies to MSDN subscribers.
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MSDN subscribers get actual copies of the operating systems. These are
supposed to be used only for testing and development purposes.
 
Tim said:
MSDN subscribers get actual copies of the operating systems. These are
supposed to be used only for testing and development purposes.
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That much I knew, but I wasn't sure whether or not evaluation copies
were also sometimes provided, as a bonus. Thanks for clarifying the matter.



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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
Bob said:
Until you activate, any XP install is a trial version.
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Practically, yes, legitimately, no. The 30 days is merely a grace
period. Activation is ultimately mandatory.

Steve N.
 
Steve N. said:
Practically, yes, legitimately, no. The 30 days is merely a grace period.
Activation is ultimately mandatory.
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In any event, trials are usually free. Windows XP is anything
but free (legally, that is).
 
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