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aa45363   12-11-2008 at 05:57:36 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488

i want to do an upgrade from xp 32bit to vista 64bit. I built a new rig and had xp lying around but i have 8g of ram and want to use it all. Is this the right thing to buy?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116469

I also see this on newegg and im not sure what the difference is. I know this one is a 32bit and you need an upgrade to get 64bit, but why is it so much more expensive?

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pinaplex   12-11-2008 at 09:53:42 PM
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it's more expensive because it is a retail version. retail licenses can be transferred from computer to computer. OEM licenses are technically for one computer only and will associate itself with your motherboard. I would get the OEM version if i were you, you can still "transfer" licenses if you change hardware by calling into microsoft.

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aa45363   12-11-2008 at 10:49:03 PM
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thanks for the reply i think i will just go with the oem version cheap and easy.

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