Which OS for my Computer? What OEM mean? help!

R

rebelscum0000

Dear all,

I need to buy a new OS, This is my computer specifications
Computer : HP Pavilion 061 (Media Center)
Model : EK392AA-ABM M7250LA
Processor : Intel® Pentium® 4 3200MHz
Bios : AMIBIOS 080011 (07-Nov-2005)
Motherboard : Puffer2 1.xx ASUSTeK Computer INC. (Other)
Ram : 1.00 Gb (1 047 852 Kb)
Video Card : RADEON X300/X550 Series
Sound Card : Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor : HP f1905 flat panel monitor, HP
USB : USB ports built into PC
I saw 2 options at eBay but I do not know which
one is better for me
I only know about those auctions that one of them has a CD more and
is
more expensive and the other one
is OEM, I do not know what OEM mean
I asked each seller about the difrerence between both but they did not
reply, maybe they are rich... well this is their problem, mine is I
want some information in case I see another options.
The links are here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230079716910&ssPag...
and this is the other:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230110467374&ssPag...
Can some please help me?
Thanks in advance
Regards,
Antonio Macias
 
P

peter

EBay software sales=buyer beware
I would go and look at a local retail store for software before buying off
Ebay.
I would look at a good online store before buying software from E-bay
You never know if it has been previously activated...or if it is
Manufacturer Specific...or if it even has a license

OEM= Original Equipment Manufaturer
Same XP as in Regular Home/Pro version.It costs less because it is
supposed to be sold with Hardware and installed onto an EMPTY HD. Beyond
that it does the same thing as a regular version.
If you are building a system from scratch OEM is a good way to go.
peter
Dear all,

I need to buy a new OS, This is my computer specifications
Computer : HP Pavilion 061 (Media Center)
Model : EK392AA-ABM M7250LA
Processor : Intel® Pentium® 4 3200MHz
Bios : AMIBIOS 080011 (07-Nov-2005)
Motherboard : Puffer2 1.xx ASUSTeK Computer INC. (Other)
Ram : 1.00 Gb (1 047 852 Kb)
Video Card : RADEON X300/X550 Series
Sound Card : Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor : HP f1905 flat panel monitor, HP
USB : USB ports built into PC
I saw 2 options at eBay but I do not know which
one is better for me
I only know about those auctions that one of them has a CD more and
is
more expensive and the other one
is OEM, I do not know what OEM mean
I asked each seller about the difrerence between both but they did not
reply, maybe they are rich... well this is their problem, mine is I
want some information in case I see another options.
The links are here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230079716910&ssPag...
and this is the other:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230110467374&ssPag...
Can some please help me?
Thanks in advance
Regards,
Antonio Macias
 
R

rebelscum0000

Hi Peter,
supposed to be sold with Hardware and installed onto an EMPTY HD. Beyond
Click to expand...

What happend if the EMPTY HD with the time gets corrupted crash or I
have a serius problem with this HD, and I do not have time to
uninstall Win?
Can I install the OS in a new HD being OEM?

Thanks in advance
Regard,
The positive
Antonio Macias
 
R

Rock

rebelscum0000 said:
Hi Peter,


What happend if the EMPTY HD with the time gets corrupted crash or I
have a serius problem with this HD, and I do not have time to
uninstall Win?
Can I install the OS in a new HD being OEM?
Click to expand...

Yes an OEM version can be reinstalled on a different drive as long as it's
used in the same computer and is only installed on one device at a time. If
the old drive died then it's been tossed out right? Otherwise format the
drive to remove XP from it and then install on the new drive. If activation
doesn't go through on the internet you'll have to call in for it. An OEM
version can not be moved to a different computer. It's tied by the license
to the first computer on which it's installed.
 
R

rebelscum0000

Rock,

How can I know which is the latest build of Microsoft OS, I know the
latest for Win XP is 2600 but its version? in order to buy one
Also what is the latest build of Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2005, what is the latest version?
If there an URL where I can foun out?

Thanks in advance
Regards,
Antonio Macias
 
M

mikeyhsd

you can always search at microsoft.



(e-mail address removed)



Rock,

How can I know which is the latest build of Microsoft OS, I know the
latest for Win XP is 2600 but its version? in order to buy one
Also what is the latest build of Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2005, what is the latest version?
If there an URL where I can foun out?

Thanks in advance
Regards,
Antonio Macias
 
R

rebelscum0000

you can always search at microsoft.

Really? What a great idea! are you a genius?

Why do you think I am asking in google groups? I am not lazy!!!

I did and I did not find nothing, also I search google, do you have an
URL from Microsoft where I can find out the lastes build and version
of all the MS Software including Fligth Simulator 2004 or X? <--- I
really do not need the latest build and version from games I am only
searching for OS, but if there is a page with this info it will be
help

Thanks in advance

Regards
Antonio Macias

Sorry about this... but... give me a break "search at microsoft..."
c'mon
 
R

Rock

rebelscum0000 said:
Rock,

How can I know which is the latest build of Microsoft OS, I know the
latest for Win XP is 2600 but its version? in order to buy one
Also what is the latest build of Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2005, what is the latest version?
If there an URL where I can foun out?
Click to expand...

There are four versions of Windows XP, the original release or gold version,
then with SP1, then SP1a (which is SP1 with the MS JVM removed, and finally
SP2, so but a version with SP2. Same principle with MCE. There are no
later builds, just service packs.
 
R

rebelscum0000

Hi,

Returning at this point..
Yes an OEM version can be reinstalled on a different drive as long as it's
Click to expand...
used in the same computer and is only installed on one device at a
time

What happens if I install in an empty HD the OS (OEM) and later I
decide to increase my ram or change my Video Card or Sound Card?

Also

The difference between:
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 for System Builders with Vista
Tech Guarantee Coupon, 3 pack, Price $424.28
and
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2B for System
Builders with Vista Tech Guarantee Coupon, $109.99

Is which the first (3 Pack) Price $424.28 they sell me 3 OS (2 or 3
cd's) and 3 licenses right?
I have ony 2 Media Centers, can I sell one of this licenses or is
ilegal?
And the second one Price $109.99, only sell me 1 OS (2 or 3 cd's) and
1 license is that correct?

Thanks in advance
Regards,
Antonio Macias
 
K

Ken Blake, MVP

rebelscum0000 said:
Hi,

Returning at this point..

used in the same computer and is only installed on one device at a
time

What happens if I install in an empty HD the OS (OEM) and later I
decide to increase my ram or change my Video Card or Sound Card?
Click to expand...


Not a problem.
 
R

rebelscum0000

Thanks Ken,

And.........about the difference, someone please help me?

The difference between:
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 for System Builders with Vista
Tech Guarantee Coupon, 3 pack, Price $424.28
and
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2B for System
Builders with Vista Tech Guarantee Coupon, $109.99


Is which the first (3 Pack) Price $424.28 they sell me 3 OS (2 or
3
cd's) and 3 licenses right?
I have ony 2 Media Centers, can I sell one of this licenses or is
ilegal?
And the second one Price $109.99, only sell me 1 OS (2 or 3 cd's) and
1 license is that correct

Thanks in Advance
Regards,
Antonio Macias
 
R

Rock

rebelscum0000 said:
Hi,

Returning at this point..

used in the same computer and is only installed on one device at a
time

What happens if I install in an empty HD the OS (OEM) and later I
decide to increase my ram or change my Video Card or Sound Card?
Click to expand...

You can reinstall the OS as many times as you want on the same computer but
changing hardware items on that computer is no problem. If activation is
triggered it will either go through on the internet or you'll need to phone
in for it.
Also

The difference between:
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 for System Builders with Vista
Tech Guarantee Coupon, 3 pack, Price $424.28
and
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2B for System
Builders with Vista Tech Guarantee Coupon, $109.99

Is which the first (3 Pack) Price $424.28 they sell me 3 OS (2 or 3
cd's) and 3 licenses right?
I have ony 2 Media Centers, can I sell one of this licenses or is
ilegal?
Click to expand...

I don't know about the resale of individual items but I would expect if it's
unused and you transfer the CD and license with all the documentation, it's
fine.
And the second one Price $109.99, only sell me 1 OS (2 or 3 cd's) and
1 license is that correct?
Click to expand...

Looks like it would be one CD with one license.
 

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