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.
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 witwindows xp oem versionh 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.
OEM licenses are tied to the hardware. Once the hardware is discarded, the license for XP is also discarded. Support is only through the system builder, not MS.
Retail licenses can be transferred to other systems but you cannot instwindows xp oem versionall them on more than one system at a time. MS provides support.
For OEM license for WinXP, you should be a computer manufacturer. The OEM version is not to be sold apart from hardware. If the PC dies, and you buy or build other PC, that license will not be valid for the new system. Retail version of WinXP does not have that limitation.
OEM is cheaper, but the licence is only valid on the computer your originally install it on.windows xp oem version
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