Cheapest way to get windows XP home?

The_KiD · 23 Oct 2006 at 11:29

I know OEM is the cheapest, but what do I have to buy to get a copy of XP home OEM?

One websites says it has to be a full system, however I have been told that you can get it when buyings a hard disk only?

The_KiD · 23 Oct 2006 at 11:38

can anyone confirm this?

I have a machine that doesnt really need anything, but it does need an OS, so really dont wanna have to buy something expensive.

The_KiD · 23 Oct 2006 at 12:33

From where I was lookin it was £150 for normal xp hom and £60 for the OEM.

The_KiD · 23 Oct 2006 at 12:49

burnsy2023 said:
Right, I would like to clear some of this up. Even though its all in the sticky.

To purchase an OEM version of Windows you do NOT have to purchase any 'qualifying hardware'. This was revised by MS about 9 months ago, hence why you have conflicting information.

In relation to the cost, there are significant differences the in Retail and OEM license, read the sticky for specifics.

Burnsy

Ok dokey so where do I get just a copy of XP home OEM?

The_KiD · 23 Oct 2006 at 12:59

lol was just about to edit my post hehehehe thanks burnsy!