XP PRO 64 Edition NFR-XP Pro 32 Bit Edition NFR

[funboy6942]

Links removed due to Surpluscomputers selling NFR software not acording to the rules set forth by MS.

 

[videopho]

It looks hot but rather suspicious...Is it legitimate?

 

[maximusfarticus]

http://www.resellerratings.com/seller8196.html

 

[Parasitic]

NFR = not for resale??

So basically OEM.
Surplus computers is legit but the OEM licenses are not transferrable and cannot be sold without accompanying qualified products.

 

[funboy6942]

Please Note: This is a fully functional original Microsoft CD with installation key code and CD. On the CD it states you must legally own a copy of their license to use this CD. This software installs, fully activatable & registerable like the Commercial Versions you find in the retail stores. This item is shipped in an environmentally friendly packaging without the box.

This version DOES NOT come in a retail box. It comes with a CD & Authentic Keycode for activation and registration.

And I have bought several things from them and they are legit and thoes are hot prices provided you dont ever plan on reselling the discs. But then you could provided your selling a floppy cable for $70 and the disc comes free.

 

[Desslok]

Doesn't NFR usally mean NOT FOR RESALE?

 

[mcuster505]

I have done business with Surplus Computers and have purchased these kinds of products. They work as advertised.

 

[raincityboy]

They are reselling not for resell copies.

10. NOT FOR RESALE SOFTWARE. Software identified as "Not For Resale" or "NFR," may not be sold or otherwise transferred for value, or used for any purpose other than demonstration, test or evaluation.

EULA <-- For home, but the NFR part would be the same. I only copy I found for PRO was a PDF, screw that.

Newegg is only $37 more for the Pro edition
If you really want to save the few bucks this looks more legit
XP Pro $117
resellerratings

 

[dandragonrage]

It's legal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_sale_doctrine

 

[slashbinslashbash]

Hmm, nice deal! Are there still problems with the x64 version? (drivers etc.)

 

[Powermoloch]

It's okay deals..I can grab a XP Pro for 89.99 @ my university

 

[Fallen Kell]

You need to be careful with the OEM versions. Things like replacing your hard drive due to a failure or replacing your CPU to upgrade can invalidate your license and require you to repurchase to be compliant...

 

[Fritzo]

Unless you specifically need XP64 because you're running 64 bit apps all over the place, don't bother. Hardware drivers are scarce and many manufacturers are not going to support it since Vista is around the corner.

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: slashbinslashbash
Hmm, nice deal! Are there still problems with the x64 version? (drivers etc.)

What drivers problem? No problemo...Mine's been running like a charm (not to mention FAST) since January (see AMD sig)



"It's okay deals..I can grab a XP Pro for 89.99 @ my university "

That's very expensive considered purchasing from school. I paid $5.00 for each window XP (home/pro/64) via my daughter's school.

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
Unless you specifically need XP64 because you're running 64 bit apps all over the place, don't bother. Hardware drivers are scarce and many manufacturers are not going to support it since Vista is around the corner.

Have you used it? Or just heard it from rumors? Speaking facts...Please

 

[GloryField]

 

[GloryField]

right after XP Pro came out, my university of wisconsin-madison tech store sold XP Pro for 25 bucks, as long as u are a student. I grabbed mine

 

[xfosx]

yeah... i got in on a similar deal through my school... they had some licence deal with ms.... I got an xp pro cd with my own key & a real pressed cd from ms for about 10 shipped from ms. i was happy 8)

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: videopho

Originally posted by: Fritzo
Unless you specifically need XP64 because you're running 64 bit apps all over the place, don't bother. Hardware drivers are scarce and many manufacturers are not going to support it since Vista is around the corner.

Have you used it? Or just heard it from rumors? Speaking facts...Please

It's installed on 5 workstations in my office. They can't use 4 of the 5 of our HP printers, and the 5th one they can use only works by using built in drivers for another model. 64 bit modem drivers are non-existant, so if you need to use your PC as a fax server, don't bother. Realtek came out with 64 bit sound drivers for built in realtek chips, but they're fairly unstable.

Out of the 40 PC's we have on site here, those 5 are the most problematic. It works well, but there's no hardware support.

 

[Kenny]

Originally posted by: Powermoloch
It's okay deals..I can grab a XP Pro for 89.99 @ my university

$10 shipped at mine.

Free if you get it off of MSDN and burn your own image.

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: Powermoloch
It's okay deals..I can grab a XP Pro for 89.99 @ my university

Originally posted by: videopho

Originally posted by: slashbinslashbash
Hmm, nice deal! Are there still problems with the x64 version? (drivers etc.)

What drivers problem? No problemo...Mine's been running like a charm (not to mention FAST) since January (see AMD sig)



"It's okay deals..I can grab a XP Pro for 89.99 @ my university "

That's very expensive considered purchasing from school. I paid $5.00 for each window XP (home/pro/64) via my daughter's school.

Originally posted by: GloryField
right after XP Pro came out, my university of wisconsin-madison tech store sold XP Pro for 25 bucks, as long as u are a student. I grabbed mine

Originally posted by: xfosx
yeah... i got in on a similar deal through my school... they had some licence deal with ms.... I got an xp pro cd with my own key & a real pressed cd from ms for about 10 shipped from ms. i was happy 8)

WELL goodie gum drops and 's all around for thoes in school who can get a better deal then what I stuck up for EVERYONE can go there and get such great deals

 

[fbrdphreak]

SurplusComputers is a good site! I order small cheapies from them all the time, they ship pretty quickly and get here in a reasonable amt of time. I wouldn't want to try to return something from what I hear tho

 

[Deptacon]

Originally posted by: Fallen Kell
You need to be careful with the OEM versions. Things like replacing your hard drive due to a failure or replacing your CPU to upgrade can invalidate your license and require you to repurchase to be compliant...

I took the leap last yr to actually be legit in actually buying windows...im not going to rebuy when i get a new hardrive just to be compliant

 

[funboy6942]

I have a dell oem xp pro I bought with the key that I have used on my computer and had to reformat a few times and have swapped out motherboards. At times it told me I couldnt register the software and to call and everytime I called it in they gave me a new set of numbers to type in to get it working again. I would assume the same could be doen with these as well no?

 

[Deptacon]

yup, microsoft just runs the number you put in I think, and checks how mnay times it regitered, and from how mnay different IP's. I think thats how they tell if it is out in the open or not.