I have built two other XP pro machines in the past few years, one for myself and one for someone else. The first time (mine) I used the original version in a retail box and updated it. Currently it runs sp2 with the security fixes up to date.
The second machine was a retail version that had sp2 included. No problems there.
Now I want to build another machine for my son with Xp Pro, but I see a dozen different product numbers most of which the vendors no longer carry (because it is being phased out). Their inventory data is not up to date where I have checked and I am confused.
Syetem builders versions, DSP, etc Product numbers that are confusing. With Key, without Key......Yikes!
I definitely want XP and not Vista or Windows 7 for the build.
What should I order and "where" would also be much appreciated.?
Thanks so much
John
The second machine was a retail version that had sp2 included. No problems there.
Now I want to build another machine for my son with Xp Pro, but I see a dozen different product numbers most of which the vendors no longer carry (because it is being phased out). Their inventory data is not up to date where I have checked and I am confused.
Syetem builders versions, DSP, etc Product numbers that are confusing. With Key, without Key......Yikes!
I definitely want XP and not Vista or Windows 7 for the build.
What should I order and "where" would also be much appreciated.?
Thanks so much
John
