I have an OEM version of XP, what makes it cheaper than the retail versions?
“I have an OEM version of XP, what makes it cheaper than the retail version?” OEM versions have the same restriction of being installed on one (1) computer at a time, plus the OEM versions have limitations in the ability to install as an upgrade, transferring to another PC or owner and the support provider Upgrade: You can only do clean installs with the OEM version, upgrades are impossible as far as my research has determined. Transfer: The EULA states that it is linked to the original computer it is installed. For clarification or snail mail contact: Microsoft Corporate and Legal Affairs Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 USA Support: Support is supplied by the vendor that sells the software, Microsoft will only supply direct support on an individual paid support basis or through it’s Knowledge Base and Newsgroup support. New OEM restrictions initially affecting the top 20 Direct multinational OEM’s. As of February 28th 2005, all COA keys affixed to the co
