windows xp is it genuine??

[SuperDuperMe]

hey all iv been searching around on ebay and i came across some cd's which say they are genuine xp disks from de commsioned computers

they are only £20 so i was wondering if they are legit?

if i can get a heads up i will post a link but i chose not to now as i know some forums dont like links to ebay

 

[tremmor]

can't tell without seeing it.
On the other hand when shopping online i would
be looking for new and unopened.

 

[SuperDuperMe]

yeah it says that, if you type in ebay windows xp cd theres a few sellers offering them for 20 quid, but there just in cd wallted (unopened) that you get when you buy a new pc

(this is uk though i just realised you were US)

 

[dug987654]

Can you post a link. Don't forget that you pay for the license (e.g. the key), so do these CD's come with an unused key? Or are they just trying to flog you the software?

 

[SuperDuperMe]

no it says the key 100% unused

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windows-XP-Pr...ting_Software_Software_SR&hash=item19c3e2626d

theres a link hope its not against the rules

 

[lucasbytegenius]

no it says the key 100% unused

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windows-XP-Pr...ting_Software_Software_SR&hash=item19c3e2626d

theres a link hope its not against the rules

Well, they're Dell discs...Should work though. They look ok.

 

[tremmor]

If its a oem you would be better off passing it up. Its going to install the drivers for that model i think. i would not expect it to work unless its a match for a oem. was it a build? look at a retail.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

If its a oem you would be better off passing it up. Its going to install the drivers for that model i think. i would not expect it to work unless its a match for a oem. was it a build? look at a retail.

It won't install the drivers, it just makes the drivers available if the hardware exists.
It will work, I know this because I've used a Dell OEM disc before and it installed just fine on a Pavilion lol

 

[SuperDuperMe]

hmm, well im getting a new comp soon so will this work as an os until i can afford windows 7 (more importantly is it legal)

 

[tremmor]

If your getting a new computer and oem i would expect it to come with Windows 7 and at least a home edition. XP is just about done but maybe not yet.

 

[SuperDuperMe]

no i mean either a self built one that id put together

 

[lucasbytegenius]

If your getting a new computer and oem i would expect it to come with Windows 7 and at least a home edition. XP is just about done but maybe not yet.

He's building his own.
And Windows XP will be unsupported by M$ in 2012, which, guess what?! That's...