Win XP Home upgrade from Win98SE

[wgoldfarb]

The topic says it all, but here it is in lots more detail:

If I install an upgrade version of Win XP Home in my system (I have a retail CD of Win 98SE that qualifies for the upgrade), is that equivalent to a installing a full retail version in terms of the software license terms, or is it equivalent to installing an OEM version?

Specifically, I know that installing an OEM version prevents you from migrating the software to another machine, whereas the retail version allows you to do it. I don't think I will ever migrate this to a new machine, but if the upgrade version allows me to do so, I might as well pay the small difference in price and keep that option open.

 

[Abix]

Unless Im mistaken, theres no such thing as a XP Home OEM Upgrade, so then it stands to reason that if you have a XP Home Upgrade, it must be retail. Since its, the software can migrate. 95% chance of me being right here.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

The XP Home uprade from 98 retail is indeed a qualified retail product.

 

[wgoldfarb]

Thanks to both for your answers 🙂 I will go ahead and get the upgrade.

 

[bacillus]

get the upgrade but do a clean install of xp as opposed to an upgrade.

 

[wgoldfarb]

Bacilus,

Will do. Thanks for the suggestion.