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[Stuggernaut]

I want to purchase another version of XP pro for my other computer (been using a hacked version and tired of it ;P) but everywhere I look it is nearly $200...

I found a couple of websites that sell it for $50 but that seems like a scam maybe?

In reality, I only need the product/activation code so was hoping that sold cheaper somewhere since I didn't need all the packaging...and that would be instant.

So...

Anyone know of a safe/reputable place that has XP Pro at a decent price?

 

[xsarien]

Newegg.com has OEM versions for about $140, but you need to buy "hardware" to qualify for the purchase. I have no idea what standard they use to determine whether you can get it.

 

[metsallica]

You can usually get the upgrade for around 100 provided you can prove an academic discount...

http://www.academicsuperstore.com/market/marketdisp.html?PartNo=719811&qk_srch=windows+xp = 85.95 (pre-shipping)

JourneyEd and GradWare are also pretty good, especially when they have sales. Their prices are a bit higher at the moment, though.

 

[gblues]

best way to get an OEM XP CD is to buy another item, like a new HD or CPU, at the same time.

Nathan

 

[Lemonz]

Here's a site where I've bought my own copy of XP Pro SP2 OEM for a 100 dollars about 3 weeks ago. Instead of them mailing the XP package to you, you can just download the XP software from their site and burn it to a CD after paying for it.

http://www.mdofpc.com/onlinestore/microsoft-windows-xp-professional-full-e8502665-download-p-6103.html

Within 3 hours, after your payment is cleared, your name and address is automatically registered to Microsoft. Then an email is sent to you containing 2 links to WindowsXP Pro OEM software(Zipped or Image), a Product Key and a link to a free Alcohol 120% software along with it's product key.

I've tried out my downloaded XP on Microsoft's Windows Update website and it accepted it. Also, mines isn't the retail version, I think it's the corporate version because it has no Product Activation feature.

 

[Stuggernaut]

Thanks Lemonz...going to check that out.

I was hoping for something around $100