my friend just started a small business, he need a pc for his business so he want to buy a licensed wins xp pro for his old pc. i just check out for him, there is wins xp pro that is abt rm400++, but got other version that is around 1000+...

so, i just wonder which one to buy for legal usage...

for those who got experience and familiar wif such situation, hope can guide us to answer this question...

it's urgent, pls help...

The most expensive Windows XP is professional version, which is about 400+(like you mentioned). The one you're refering to is probably Windows Vista (Ultimate)?

but, i found this online:
http://www.softwareexchange.com.sg/my/pricelist.pdf

Windows XP Professional Edition with SP2 977
Windows XP Home Edition with SP2 657
Windows Vista Ultimate 1309
Windows Vista Home Premium 784
Windows Vista Home Basic 661
Windows Vista Business 977

The RM4xx version is OEM, the RM1k version is retail. Both are legal for business use.

as both are legal for business, but how come the price differentiate is so much? what's the different?

i search online, found that OEM seem is for new pc, but my friend 1 is old pc, seem illegal??

OEM is the licence for 1 company only. That means it is not transferable.
On the other hand, retail one is for 1 user only, that means you can use it on any 1 computer at a time.

That is if I am not wrong. Please don't shoot me if I am wrong.

not too understand lei...

1 user n 1 company is not the same meh?

sure won't shoot you lah, but hope more guys can come and give confirmation here.

Make it more simple.. oem license will stick with the comp that you'll be installing the windows in which means once you change pc then you will have problems activating the license again unless you have some very good reasons to convince the microsoft staff . In other words, retail version will allow you to use this windows again even if you change a new pc in the future.

so, it's legal to install oem version in old pc? how about if my hard disk spoil, then the oem windows can't be used in new hard disk?

what you meant with 'have problem activating the license'? is that will fail to install the oem windows in another pc?

The OEM license is tied to your motherboard. If hard disk spoil, still can use the license. Motherboard dies, the license goes with it.

The OS will not fail to install on another computer, and you probably can still activate it too either online or via phone. But considering that you are using it for business, you will have to buy another license if the computer is broken without warranty.

oh, i see. thanks for the explanation. but, still nobody answer my question of: can i install oem windows in old pc? coz i read that oem SW is come with new pc...

Yes you can. Just buy the OEM license with a qualifying product, such as hard disks or optical drives etc.
But I think if you just buy it stand-alone, you should be able to get away with it.

as you say i can get a OEM license wins to install in old pc, why need to buy qualifying product, such as hard disks or optical drives etc?



sorry for my poor English and poor understanding...what you meant wif "you should be able to get away with it"

Kalau mahu beli WinXP OEM, sebenarnya mesti beli bersama-sama aksesori macam mikroprocessor atau cakera keras etc. Tapi kalau beli cuma WinXP OEM tu saja pun boleh rasanya.

oh, thanks for the translation...

but, your "rasanya" make me worry... confirm can or not as it concern wif LAW?

pm me XP Pro for office

anything below 150 with COA thanks

Just to be safe, buy the WinXP with a cheap mouse/keyboard/power cords. Habis cerita. Jangan lupa minta resit.