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Question about OME vs. Retail


Correct me if I?m wrong. So from what I understand ?theoretically? OME can only be installed once and the Retail version can be installed as many times and on multiple computers. The copy of XP that my friend installed is pirated. Would going the Windows Genuine Advantage Kit be the cheapest way to get retail version of XP?


 
Did you friend truly purchase a legit XP and receive a Corp install, or did he download or acquire the Devils Own Corp copy himself?

Q: What is the genuine Windows offer?
A: The Microsoft genuine Windows offer is designed to help customers who unknowingly purchased counterfeit versions of Windows XP by offering those who qualify a complimentary copy or electronic license key for a genuine copy of Windows XP.

Q: What are the details of the genuine Windows offer?
A: To help customers who unknowingly purchased a counterfeit version of Windows XP, Microsoft has created two genuine Windows offers for those who qualify:

Complimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer.

Electronic License Key Offer: Microsoft will offer an alternative for customers who find out via the WGA validation process that they are not running genuine Windows, but do not qualify for, or choose not to take advantage of, the complimentary offer. These customers will be able to license a Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP online for a price of $99 for Windows XP Home edition or $149 for Windows XP Professional. The Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP will include a new 25-character Product Key and a Windows Product Key Update tool that will allow customers to convert their counterfeit copy to genuine Windows XP electronically.

 
Originally posted by: NoIdea
XP MCE
Question about OME vs. Retail


Correct me if I?m wrong. So from what I understand ?theoretically? OME can only be installed once and the Retail version can be installed as many times and on multiple computers. The copy of XP that my friend installed is pirated. Would going the Windows Genuine Advantage Kit be the cheapest way to get retail version of XP?
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Each licence grants the user 1 Install at a time ie if you are using it no you cant install on another computer. if you remove it the retail version can be reinstalled on another the OEM cannot.
 
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