Cheapest way to get Windows XP Pro?

[Ender]

I lost my Windows 98 CD, and now building my new computer, I want the Windows XP Pro but am wondering if I have to pay $399 for the full edition. Is there any way I can get it cheaper then this? I live in Canada, btw.

 

[richierich]

Pirate it, less then dollar for a cd.

 

[BlueWeasel]

Check your PMs

 

[Bakwetu]

Get a student upgrade version, legal and cheap

 

[bckey2]

Try this link for the full home version.

Windows XP

Another link

 

[JOSEPHLB]

buy a piece of hardware, and then buy the OEM version of XP Home or XP Pro

XP Home OEM can be had for under $100.00
XP Pro is around the $130-145 range, OEM of course

 

[dolphin512]

Its called the miracle of mIRC. Get off your ass and find the devilsown coporate final version. Heck this isn't just cheap. Its free!! oh ya and by the way i am sure microsoft won't miss your support.

 

[tchinhe]

Can someone PM with some directions?

 

[BeauJangles]

Watch the blatant support of piracy here guys... if your going to talk about, be a little more descreet

 

[LintMan]

If you want to buy a legit copy of Win XP Pro, you can find the OEM version at Microbarn for $139. You have to buy "hardware" to buy the OEM version, and at some places that means a CPU or hard disk. But at Microbarn, a $1 power cable is OK. I ordered my copy there yesterday.