Thanks everyone for your replies.
I'm still not clear on one thing.
I recently bought a nice used computer and I think the OS (XP pro)
may not be a legal copy. Certainly, it's not registered to me.
I want to go legit as cheaply as possible. So my question is:
Can I get an OEM CD that I can use to register or change whatever
registration I have now. I would need to do this without wiping out my
existing files. Also, I would like it if this CD would work as a
"re-install" disk in case XP ever goes south on me.
Thanks again,


On Wed, 16 Apr 2003 15:51:38 -0700, wrote:


-----Original Message-----
Many sites are selling XP pro (full) for about $150.
It's the OEM version and usually ships with "a piece of
hardware".
What's up with this? It sounds great but is there a
catch?
Here's an example:
http://www.viosoftware.com/micwinxpprof.html

thanks,


Keith Runfola
www.jazzdrummer.com
.
I got my cersion as an OEM, I got it for $89 and Office
XPw/FPXP. I paid only $89 for each one, and they are the
full CD and not just updates. They are in great shape.
Most places will not ship w/o hardware, but the place I
use shipped just the software.

Keith Runfola
www.jazzdrummer.com