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What is the difference between a Windows XP OEM VS the retail Version of Windows XP ?

There are 3 types of License in Windows XP. The Retail, Volume License and Original Equipment Manufacturer which is OEM. Whats the difference between the OEM VS the Retail of Windows XP? And when most People build there own Computers...Do they use the OEM version or the Retail Version??

Thanks for your advice. I am just curious.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    OEM has little to no support, can only be used with one computer, and costs less.

    Retail has full support, can be used with more than one computer, but costs a lot more.

    i personally go with retail, just because if you are upgrading your computer then windows has a chance of thinking you have a different computer when something new is installed.

    oem is good for single builds. that is why it is included with most brand name computers like Dell, Gateway, HP, etc. pre-installed.

  • Meh, Internets
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    OEM is cheaper, but the licence is only valid on the computer your originally install it on.

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