how many Licenses do u get with a XP system

Oblivion · 11-26-2005, 05:35 AM

Hey guys i was wondering how many licences you get with one windows XP disk and 1 little code... My dad says one but i thought you got 3 or something if you could get back to me with how many you get that would be great!

timothyb89 · 11-26-2005, 05:40 AM

At a rough guess, you would get one, but it could be used unlimited times on one computer. You do get three uses on Microsoft Office 2003. Of course, you could always try to do it more than once.

shupola · 11-26-2005, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by timothyb89

At a rough guess, you would get one, but it could be used unlimited times on one computer. You do get three uses on Microsoft Office 2003. Of course, you could always try to do it more than once.

would you have to buy another copy if you upgrade your entire computer, but use the same hdd that has the os on it?

Oblivion · 11-26-2005, 05:47 AM

ok so you only get one thats ok but if i buy one what is the difference between a regular one and one with OEM....?

If one of the other is better for computer games then please tell me witch one is better!

Thanks!

Oblivion · 11-26-2005, 05:48 AM

also what about SP2?

shupola · 11-26-2005, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Oblivion

ok so you only get one thats ok but if i buy one what is the difference between a regular one and one with OEM....?

If one of the other is better for computer games then please tell me witch one is better!

Thanks!

the retail version comes with all the manuals and boxes and stuff, but the oem just comes with the disc and maybe a few papers. they are the same, just packaged differently

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Originally Posted by Oblivion

also what about SP2?

i think all new copys of windows xp come with sp2 now, but if not you can download it from www.microsoft.com

timothyb89 · 11-26-2005, 06:09 AM

I'm sure any new xp disk will have SP2. SP stands for Service Pack (in case you didn't know. If you did, no offense) and Microsoft releases one every year. I am pretty sure OEM is something about the original maker of the computer. So if you are wondering about it, your own couston build can have extra RAM, hdd space, better video/sound cards, and other accessories that will be good for gaming. But I would imagine a comp by hp or somone else would be more stable. Please excuse me if I am wrong. And shupola, pleasse clarify what you mean.

shupola · 11-26-2005, 06:19 AM

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And shupola, pleasse clarify what you mean.

basically, oem just comes with the disc and an installation guide i think. but retail comes with the whole works. here are some pics so you can compare.

OEM
Retail

Oblivion · 11-26-2005, 06:24 AM

Ok thanks a lot so since i am building a costom made computer i do or dont want the OEM i guess the the S2P doesnt matter either i am only wondering becasue at newegg there are a bunch and i am building a computer for christmas and i want to know which one to get (if you cant tell i have never done this before)

Here are some links which oen is the best:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837116193

shupola · 11-26-2005, 06:26 AM

OEM Version

about half price. lol. and im pretty sure they work the same way.

11-26-2005, 05:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Oblivion Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 124	how many Licenses do u get with a XP system Hey guys i was wondering how many licences you get with one windows XP disk and 1 little code... My dad says one but i thought you got 3 or something if you could get back to me with how many you get that would be great! __________________ Case: Lian Li 65B Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor Processor: AMD Athlon 3800+ Motherboard: DFI Lanparty Video Card: eVGA Nvidia 7800 GT Screen: 19" RAM: 2 GB Mouse: Logitech MX518 Keyboard: Logitech G15 PSU: Asys 650W

11-26-2005, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
timothyb89 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 357	At a rough guess, you would get one, but it could be used unlimited times on one computer. You do get three uses on Microsoft Office 2003. Of course, you could always try to do it more than once. __________________ And now that I'm running my life support equipment through Windows 95, I'll never have to worry about - beeeeeeeep... Registered Linux User #425668 Registered Linux Machine #333299

11-26-2005, 05:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oblivion Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 124	ok so you only get one thats ok but if i buy one what is the difference between a regular one and one with OEM....? If one of the other is better for computer games then please tell me witch one is better! Thanks! __________________ Case: Lian Li 65B Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor Processor: AMD Athlon 3800+ Motherboard: DFI Lanparty Video Card: eVGA Nvidia 7800 GT Screen: 19" RAM: 2 GB Mouse: Logitech MX518 Keyboard: Logitech G15 PSU: Asys 650W

11-26-2005, 05:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oblivion Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 124	also what about SP2? __________________ Case: Lian Li 65B Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor Processor: AMD Athlon 3800+ Motherboard: DFI Lanparty Video Card: eVGA Nvidia 7800 GT Screen: 19" RAM: 2 GB Mouse: Logitech MX518 Keyboard: Logitech G15 PSU: Asys 650W

11-26-2005, 06:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
timothyb89 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 357	I'm sure any new xp disk will have SP2. SP stands for Service Pack (in case you didn't know. If you did, no offense) and Microsoft releases one every year. I am pretty sure OEM is something about the original maker of the computer. So if you are wondering about it, your own couston build can have extra RAM, hdd space, better video/sound cards, and other accessories that will be good for gaming. But I would imagine a comp by hp or somone else would be more stable. Please excuse me if I am wrong. And shupola, pleasse clarify what you mean. __________________ And now that I'm running my life support equipment through Windows 95, I'll never have to worry about - beeeeeeeep... Registered Linux User #425668 Registered Linux Machine #333299 Last edited by timothyb89; 11-26-2005 at 06:12 AM.

11-26-2005, 06:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Oblivion Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 124	Ok thanks a lot so since i am building a costom made computer i do or dont want the OEM i guess the the S2P doesnt matter either i am only wondering becasue at newegg there are a bunch and i am building a computer for christmas and i want to know which one to get (if you cant tell i have never done this before) Here are some links which oen is the best: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837116193 __________________ Case: Lian Li 65B Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor Processor: AMD Athlon 3800+ Motherboard: DFI Lanparty Video Card: eVGA Nvidia 7800 GT Screen: 19" RAM: 2 GB Mouse: Logitech MX518 Keyboard: Logitech G15 PSU: Asys 650W

11-26-2005, 06:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
shupola Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nowheresville, U.S. Posts: 1,033	OEM Version about half price. lol. and im pretty sure they work the same way.

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