OEM & Retail, the difference.

oktc123oktc123 Whitby, England
edited July 2003 in Science & Tech
What is the difference between an OEM & retail version of win xp as I would like to purchase it. The OEM version is half the price, whats the catch. Also should I get home or pro version, thank's for any help.

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  • Ed-ChigliakEd-Chigliak West Yorks (UK)
    edited July 2003
    XP pro OEM @ www.redstore.com £87 + vat with no requirement to buy PC hardware with it.

    Technically the OEM version should only be sold with a new system and most places bend the rules and sell with main components like HDD, motherboard, CPU etc

    OEM you get a CD in a plastic bag with a holographic license sticker on the outside and a wee booklet.

    Ed^
  • oktc123oktc123 Whitby, England
    edited July 2003
    Many thank's for the info.
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