Windows XP Pro x64 (64-it) for ~$50.00?

[Hans L]

I'm building a new computer, and thought of upgrading from XP Home to
XP Pro X64 (less restrictions on the choice of RAM). Got to this page
via Pricegrabber:

http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Microsoft_Windows_XP_Professional_x64,__8
907762/sort_type=bottomline

Is it really possible that this software can sell leagally for as low
as ~$50.00,or should one be suspicious?

(I do not want to buy Vista when it is released -- want to wait at
least 6 months.)

Hans L

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Those el cheapo prices may be student editions with user restrictions....stay away!
Purchase your software from a reputable company. Example:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition with SP2B 1 Pack - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116053

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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:

| I'm building a new computer, and thought of upgrading from XP Home to
| XP Pro X64 (less restrictions on the choice of RAM). Got to this page
| via Pricegrabber:
|
| http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Microsoft_Windows_XP_Professional_x64,__8
| 907762/sort_type=bottomline
|
| Is it really possible that this software can sell leagally for as low
| as ~$50.00,or should one be suspicious?
|
| (I do not want to buy Vista when it is released -- want to wait at
| least 6 months.)
|
| Hans L

 

[Frankster]

Agreed.

Just for those that may not know... It is worth considering that OEM
editions, although priced well for sure, cannot be used for "upgrade". Only
for fresh installs.

-Frank

 

[Hans L]

Agreed.

Just for those that may not know... It is worth considering that OEM
editions, although priced well for sure, cannot be used for
"upgrade". Only for fresh installs.

-Frank

Thank you, Frank and Carey. I will stay away from those prices.
However, since I have XP Home, I guess I can use that as an upgrade for
Vista when I buy it (eventually).

I just wonder (could not find it on the MS website): can one upgrade to
x64? Cheaper?

Hans L

 

[Bob I]

Frankster wrote:




Thank you, Frank and Carey. I will stay away from those prices.
However, since I have XP Home, I guess I can use that as an upgrade for
Vista when I buy it (eventually).

I just wonder (could not find it on the MS website): can one upgrade to
x64? Cheaper?

Hans L

x64 is OEM only, you CAN'T upgrade to it.