Win XP

[cturns]

What is the difference betwwen Win XP home and the OEM version

 

[Quantum]

OEM is original equipment manufacturer which is the WinXP that comes with a new PC.

 

[cturns]

so is it worth buying the oem verson if you are on a tight budget

 

[Person]

OEM versions usually come with a new computer, you cant really buy them except maybe on ebay.

 

[DoZZ]

Are you building your own computer?
if so you can buy OEM from your hardware vendor.
There is no differance in OEM and Retail except that
you cant upgrade a system with OEM.
OEM only has the software and no printed manual
like the retail version, besides who reads manuals anyway