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John Cowart
Besides the cost, what is the difference between xp
upgrade and xp full version? Please help a.s.a.p.!!!!!!
upgrade and xp full version? Please help a.s.a.p.!!!!!!
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"What's the difference between Windows XP Upgrade and Full Version?"
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Carey Frisch [MVP]
Both versions are identical except for the fact the upgrade version
requires a Windows 98/ME/2000 installation CD if you desire
to perform a "clean install. A "full version" does not have this requirement.
However, the cheaper "OEM full version" cannot upgrade over
an existing Windows installation....only "retail full versions" can.
Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
requires a Windows 98/ME/2000 installation CD if you desire
to perform a "clean install. A "full version" does not have this requirement.
However, the cheaper "OEM full version" cannot upgrade over
an existing Windows installation....only "retail full versions" can.
Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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Ken Blake
In
The software itself is identical. Only the rules for how it can
be used are different.
The full version can be used for either an upgrade or clean
installation. The upgrade can too, but for a clean installation
it requires that you have a previous qualifying version's CD to
insert as proof of of ownership when prompted to do so.
Also note that there is a third type--an OEM version. Many people
confuse this with the full version. However an OEM version can
not do an upgrade at all.
John Cowart said:Besides the cost, what is the difference between xp
upgrade and xp full version? Please help a.s.a.p.!!!!!!
The software itself is identical. Only the rules for how it can
be used are different.
The full version can be used for either an upgrade or clean
installation. The upgrade can too, but for a clean installation
it requires that you have a previous qualifying version's CD to
insert as proof of of ownership when prompted to do so.
Also note that there is a third type--an OEM version. Many people
confuse this with the full version. However an OEM version can
not do an upgrade at all.
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The Unknown P
A very odd statement indeed. I have an XP OEM CD and did
an upgrade. MMMMM. The only difference I am aware of
between an OEM copy that you can buy and a full retail is
that OEM does not come with support of any kind nor does
it have any documentation. re:manuals.
an upgrade. MMMMM. The only difference I am aware of
between an OEM copy that you can buy and a full retail is
that OEM does not come with support of any kind nor does
it have any documentation. re:manuals.
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Ken Blake
In
Sorry, but you're mistaken. That's not possible.
The OEM version has the following *three* disadvantages:
1. Its license ties it permanently to the first computer it's
installed on. It can never legally be moved to another computer,
sold, or given away.
2. It can only do a clean installation, not an upgrade.
3. Microsoft provides no support for OEM versions. You have to
get any needed support from your OEM, and that may range anywhere
between good and non-existent.
--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup
The Unknown P said:A very odd statement indeed. I have an XP OEM CD and did
an upgrade.
Sorry, but you're mistaken. That's not possible.
The only difference I am aware of
between an OEM copy that you can buy and a full retail is
that OEM does not come with support of any kind nor does
it have any documentation. re:manuals.
The OEM version has the following *three* disadvantages:
1. Its license ties it permanently to the first computer it's
installed on. It can never legally be moved to another computer,
sold, or given away.
2. It can only do a clean installation, not an upgrade.
3. Microsoft provides no support for OEM versions. You have to
get any needed support from your OEM, and that may range anywhere
between good and non-existent.
--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup
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Bruce Chambers
Greetings --
Actually, Ken, it is possible in some _rare_ cases. Some OEMs
(Micron, for example, as I've taken advantage of the offer,
personally) used to sell their PCs with one OS installed, and a coupon
for a free upgrade to the next OS, if another were due to be released
in the near future. When the customer later submitted the coupon and
the required accompanying documentation, he would be sent an Upgrade
CD from the OEM that was clearly marked as an OEM CD. This CD would
work to upgrade the PC for which it was intended.
Now, I cannot say how many, if any, other OEMs have also followed
this practice, nor do I know whether these OEM Upgrade CDs would work
on PCs other than the one for which they're licensed, but I can verify
that _some_, specifically designed "OEM CDs" can perform upgrades.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
Actually, Ken, it is possible in some _rare_ cases. Some OEMs
(Micron, for example, as I've taken advantage of the offer,
personally) used to sell their PCs with one OS installed, and a coupon
for a free upgrade to the next OS, if another were due to be released
in the near future. When the customer later submitted the coupon and
the required accompanying documentation, he would be sent an Upgrade
CD from the OEM that was clearly marked as an OEM CD. This CD would
work to upgrade the PC for which it was intended.
Now, I cannot say how many, if any, other OEMs have also followed
this practice, nor do I know whether these OEM Upgrade CDs would work
on PCs other than the one for which they're licensed, but I can verify
that _some_, specifically designed "OEM CDs" can perform upgrades.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
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sqr
No he is not mistaken. People get confused with the different types of OEM
disc's.
disc's.
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Ken Blake
In
OK, if you say so. It's a new one on me.
Bruce Chambers said:Greetings --
Actually, Ken, it is possible in some _rare_ cases. Some OEMs
(Micron, for example, as I've taken advantage of the offer,
personally) used to sell their PCs with one OS installed, and a coupon
for a free upgrade to the next OS, if another were due to be released
in the near future. When the customer later submitted the coupon and
the required accompanying documentation, he would be sent an Upgrade
CD from the OEM that was clearly marked as an OEM CD. This CD would
work to upgrade the PC for which it was intended.
OK, if you say so. It's a new one on me.
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Plato
Bruce said:Actually, Ken, it is possible in some _rare_ cases. Some OEMs
(Micron, for example, as I've taken advantage of the offer,
True. There are always exceptions. That's why "should work" or "should
not work" are such a popular term when giving advice.
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Bruce Chambers
Greetings --
As I said, but perhaps not too clearly, OEM Upgrade CDs are
sometimes, rarely, made available, and only via special offers. They
certainly shouldn't be available to the general public. The
overwhelming majority of OEM CDs, as we all know, won't perform an
upgrade.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
As I said, but perhaps not too clearly, OEM Upgrade CDs are
sometimes, rarely, made available, and only via special offers. They
certainly shouldn't be available to the general public. The
overwhelming majority of OEM CDs, as we all know, won't perform an
upgrade.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
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Ken Blake
In
Yes, you said it clearly. I understood, and I believe you. Sorry
if I seemed to say otherwise. My point was only that I hadn't run
across this before, and wasn't aware of it.
Whether that's what "the unknown p" was talking about is a
different matter. Considering his record of posting
misinformation here, my guess is that he was just wrong, and
either didn't have an OEM CD or didn't do the upgrade he thought
he did. Certainly he was simply wrong when he said "The only
difference I am aware of between an OEM copy that you can buy and
a full retail is that OEM does not come with support of any kind
nor does it have any documentation. re:manuals."
Bruce Chambers said:Greetings --
As I said, but perhaps not too clearly, OEM Upgrade CDs are
sometimes, rarely, made available, and only via special offers.
Yes, you said it clearly. I understood, and I believe you. Sorry
if I seemed to say otherwise. My point was only that I hadn't run
across this before, and wasn't aware of it.
Whether that's what "the unknown p" was talking about is a
different matter. Considering his record of posting
misinformation here, my guess is that he was just wrong, and
either didn't have an OEM CD or didn't do the upgrade he thought
he did. Certainly he was simply wrong when he said "The only
difference I am aware of between an OEM copy that you can buy and
a full retail is that OEM does not come with support of any kind
nor does it have any documentation. re:manuals."
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Bruce Chambers
Greetings --
No problem. And I was just trying to point out why you probably
hadn't run across it. It's all good.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
No problem. And I was just trying to point out why you probably
hadn't run across it. It's all good.
Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
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