Windows XP Upgrade Only???

[Maxil223]

Ive gone around to almost every store around my city: Best Buy, Walmart, Sams, Ram Technologies, Computer Wizards, Office Depot. Ive been looking to buy Windows XP Home and everytime I see the box it says:

Windows XP Home Edition
For Windows 98, 2k, and ME Upgrade

Does this mean I have to have one of these OS's Previously installed??

 

[LennyZ]

It doesn't have to be installed,you just need the cd for verification of proof of ownership of the older os.

 

[MrChad]

No, it means you need to own a legitimate copy of Windows 98, 2K or ME. The installation process is the same as the standard version of XP (i.e. you can start from scratch), but at some point you will be prompted to briefly insert your old OS CD for upgrade verification.

 

[Maxil223]

isnt there some way i can just buy the operating system and install it on a blank HDD.

 

[LouPoir]

You have to buy the full version - not the upgrade.

 

[Maxil223]

I CANT FIND THE FULL VERSION ANYWHERE, sorry bout the caps

 

[MrChad]

You don't have a legitimate copy of any of those operating systems?

 

[MrChad]

Staples sells the full version if you want to go B&M. You can also get an OEM copy from an online retailer such as Newegg.

 

[Maxil223]

legitimate copy?? like a disk or a serial number, no i do not, i havent ever put together a computer yet, i just have all my parts

 

[Maxil223]

im not gonna pay $200.00 for an OS

 

[MrChad]

Here you go

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: Maxil223
im not gonna pay $200.00 for an OS

Then you aren't getting one You could always try linux, it's free. I don't recommend it though.