Cheap Windows XP Upgrade

[imported_raulinigo]

Originally posted by: Mday

Originally posted by: raulinigo
I have a question. My aunt paid some kid to fix her computer (which required a reformat/re-install). It appears said kid put XP corporate on it with a non-genuine key. Is it possible for her to get legit without reformating/re-installing again? I told her about the XP home upgrade at BB for $60 and she wants to do that if possible. But I heard that home/pro keys wont work on corporate editions. Is this true? Can she buy the xp home upgrade and use the key to make her pc okay again?

My guess is that she will have to re-install with the new home upgrade disk. Which means she will want me to do it for free.


Edit: I have been PM'ed... looks like I heard right.

what operating system did she have before the "fix" ?

Either 98se or ME, I can't remember. My guess is she never gave the kid her install disks and he just used what he had. I remember back when it happened too..... the punk did abosultely nothing besides wipe it and install an illegal operating system. No updates, not even SP1. He didn't even install the audio drivers. It was probably the easiest money that kid ever made. It just makes me realize how many people out there (like my aunt and her kids) have no idea how to work with computers, and how many are being ripped off.

 

[fireontheway]

Originally posted by: 911paramedic
Upgrade is same as retail, but you need a previous windows disk for it to install. (I purchased XPpro when it first came out as an upgrade, same OS as retail but it asks for older disk during install.)

Did I just repeat myself?
Did I just repeat myself?

Is it possible to use the same Windows 98 install cd (one license) to upgrade 3 different computers to Windows XP (using upgrade version, 3 seperate licenses ofcourse) without breaking the rules?

So it breaks down to 1 Win98 & 3 WinXP Upgrade = 3 PC's with legit OS?

I have always used OEM.

 

[SemperFi]

Anyone know if this deal ended yesterday? I forgot to get to Best Buy and pick one up.

 

[1Cheap2Crazy]

Originally posted by: SemperFi
Anyone know if this deal ended yesterday? I forgot to get to Best Buy and pick one up.

Yes it did, but checkout this thread, xp upgrade for $50 AMIR, search in the thread. Starts May 7.

 

[SemperFi]

Thanks 1cheap. I actually saw that after I posted. Note it is actually $10 cheaper than the best buy deal.

We probobly see a lot more of these deals this summer since vista is going to hit the shelves next year.

 

[unclebud]

i actually think we should have saw some last year. this is a 5year old os - although popular
apple is worse though (also imo)

 

[russw]

yes 5 years and counting. And a horrendous number of fixes, patches, more code bloat, etc.

 

[superHARD]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1851926&enterthread=y

"Staples 20th anniversary ad for week of May 7 - May 13
microsoft windows xp home upgrade

572796

$99.99 - $50 mir = $49.99"

anandtech's hot deals rock!

 

[weepul]

Originally posted by: raulinigo

Originally posted by: Mday

Originally posted by: raulinigo
I have a question. My aunt paid some kid to fix her computer (which required a reformat/re-install). It appears said kid put XP corporate on it with a non-genuine key. Is it possible for her to get legit without reformating/re-installing again? I told her about the XP home upgrade at BB for $60 and she wants to do that if possible. But I heard that home/pro keys wont work on corporate editions. Is this true? Can she buy the xp home upgrade and use the key to make her pc okay again?

My guess is that she will have to re-install with the new home upgrade disk. Which means she will want me to do it for free.


Edit: I have been PM'ed... looks like I heard right.

what operating system did she have before the "fix" ?

Either 98se or ME, I can't remember. My guess is she never gave the kid her install disks and he just used what he had. I remember back when it happened too..... the punk did abosultely nothing besides wipe it and install an illegal operating system. No updates, not even SP1. He didn't even install the audio drivers. It was probably the easiest money that kid ever made. It just makes me realize how many people out there (like my aunt and her kids) have no idea how to work with computers, and how many are being ripped off.

you can always buy a legit version of xp and do a repair and all the data will remain intact.

//krunk (^_^x)

 

[unclebud]

good to know. this week its $49.99 instant otd

 

[biggiesmallz]

Originally posted by: unclebud
good to know. this week its $49.99 instant otd

where?

 

[biggiesmallz]

Originally posted by: biggiesmallz

Originally posted by: unclebud
good to know. this week its $49.99 instant otd

where?

nevermind

 

[Kriz]

Would you be able to use the same older Windows version CD for multiple copies of the upgrade?

For example: I have a legit copy of Win 98. If I needed XP on two computers, would I be able to use the same Win 98 CD for two different copies of the upgrade version?

 

[cubanx]

Originally posted by: Kriz
Would you be able to use the same older Windows version CD for multiple copies of the upgrade?

For example: I have a legit copy of Win 98. If I needed XP on two computers, would I be able to use the same Win 98 CD for two different copies of the upgrade version?

Yes

 

[Melectricus]

For those of you who bought it at best buy for $59.99 on this deal. It is on sale this week also at best buy for $49.99. I did a price adjustment yesterday with no hassles.

 

[IcBlUsCrn]

Just wondering here.,Does this upgrade have sp1 and/or sp2 i have a friend that lives out of the country and he has xp but no internet or connection. he wants sp1 and sp2 so he can run some programs can i buy him this and will it work?
I already install sp1 and 2 at my house once and something happaned that he had to reinstall the os. so id like to send this to him.

 

[unclebud]

from the link on the first page, "Upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Home, complete with Service Pack 2, and enjoy new freedom and options for digital photography, digital music, digital video and more."

hope this helps. good luck

 

[tbogstad]

Originally posted by: cubanx

Originally posted by: Kriz
Would you be able to use the same older Windows version CD for multiple copies of the upgrade?

For example: I have a legit copy of Win 98. If I needed XP on two computers, would I be able to use the same Win 98 CD for two different copies of the upgrade version?

Yes

yes its not strictly legal, but it will work.

 

[IcBlUsCrn]

thats what i get for not reading everything. How about the upgrade from a regular xp pro non sp1-sp2 to this/?

 

[tbogstad]

Originally posted by: IcBlUsCrn
thats what i get for not reading everything. How about the upgrade from a regular xp pro non sp1-sp2 to this/?

you can't upgrade from pro to home, that is not a upgrade.

and you can easily download Sp2 and all the post SP2 downloads from this site, burn um to a disc, and send them to your friend.

http://www.ryanvm.net/msfn/

 

[gba]

Bump for price reduction. Now $49.99

 

[ottothecow]

Originally posted by: AmpedSilence
The least i have seen it for is $89.99 on College Campuses ( I worked for two seperate IT departments in the past five years). Where do you go to school?

I dont know what campuses you are looking at, but they are ripping you off (though usually the bookstore is trying to make a profit...the deals are from the campus tech services).

My friend picked me up a lovely twin pack of XP pro (one disk/key for 32bit, one for 64bit) for something like $2 at the university of minnesota.

You just have to be a student...

 

[unclebud]

must be nice
this is from the webpage of a university's campus tech service (courtesy of google)
"Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How much will I pay for the software?

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade - $75.00
Microsoft Office 2004 Professional for Mac - $75.00
Microsoft Office 2003 Professional - $75.00

2. Will I still have the license after I graduate or leave the University?

Yes! Once you pay for the license it is yours forever.

3. How many copies of the software can I purchase?

You may purchase 1 copy for each of the three software titles that we sell.

4. Can I 'downgrade' to an older license?

Yes! While we will sell the licenses for Office 2003, if you only want to run Office 2000 on your machine this is acceptable.

5. How machines can I install the software on?

In accordance with the Product Use Rights (PUR), you may install a second copy of Office on a laptop, but Windows XP allows for installation on only one machine.

6. Can I make backup copies of the CD for archival purposes.

Yes. One copy only.

7. Am I entitled to free telephone support?

No.

8. Will the University offer refunds if I do not like the software, or it does not work?

No. We can not make refunds. If the software will not run on your computer, we can exchange the CD you have for another. We can also downgrade to an earlier version if this will work on your machine.

9. I have a Dell Demension Cde4. Will it run this Windows XP?

Check here for hardware requirements to see if your machine can run Windows XP. To see if you machine can support Office 2003, please click here."

 

[ironk]

what if you have a OEM windows 98 disk? Will that work?

 

[unclebud]

like hp or compaq? i have heard that it doesn't