I want to put windows xp on my blank desktop pc i need to buy a disk and i am told it needs to have valid code number, where can i buy a disk and what do i need to look for to see if it is ok.
Will there be any on ebay.

There's legit copies on Ebay for about £40.

About £37 including postage:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MS-Windows-XP-Professional-SP2-full-UK-Edition-Win-Pro_W0QQitemZ290339059132QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Com puting_Software_Software_SR?hash=item43998e75bc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1760wt_1165

Will there be any on ebay.

Wouldn't it have been quicker to actually search on ebay than to start a topic in the hope that someone else would look for you?.......

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/trustandfair/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=


Seller is in Germany and presumably the LAN cable is to justify OEM requirements ?

Still it's a good buy if you're desperate for XP.

Wouldn't it have been quicker to actually search on ebay than to start a topic in the hope that someone else would look for you?.......

As is usually the case on these threads, it results in a PM offering a "copy".

Wouldn't it have been quicker to actually search on ebay than to start a topic in the hope that someone else would look for you?.......

Don't be silly, SF users generally don't know how to use google, ebay or.... ;) Of course I could be being slightly sarcy.

the problems with getting XP from ebay are


you could be buying a cracked copy full of warez
you could be buying the already registered OEM copy that was originally used on the sellers machine before they upgraded, M$ won't accept the transfer of an OEM license
the seller may just disappear with your money

but you might be lucky, you never know

CCL have 100% legitimate copies of XP home and professional, guaranteed never to have been used, in stock, for pick up or delivery

http://www.cclonline.com/product-categories.asp?category_id=225

if you shop around you may find cheaper legit copies

the problems with getting XP from ebay are


you could be buying a cracked copy full of warez
you could be buying the already registered OEM copy that was originally used on the sellers machine before they upgraded, M$ won't accept the transfer of an OEM license
the seller may just disappear with your money

but you might be lucky, you never know

CCL have 100% legitimate copies of XP home and professional, guaranteed never to have been used, in stock, for pick up or delivery

http://www.cclonline.com/product-categories.asp?category_id=225

So far I've bought:

Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows Small Business Server 2003
Office 2003
Office 2007
SQL Server 2005 Developer
SQL Server 2008 Developer
Visual Studio Standard 2008

From eBay and had no problems. It's usually best to make sure you buy from someone with an online shop. They need a business account for that, and I just find them more reliable.

...It's usually best to make sure you buy from someone with an online shop. They need a business account for that, and I just find them more reliable.

I'd agree with that

what sort of prices did you pay ?

I'd agree with that

what sort of prices did you pay ?

For XP, it was between £35 and £40 including postage. That was several months ago though.

Generally, about 25% to 30% less than an independent store for most of them.

nice, I'm just a bit wary of ebay myself but if it works for you, then great stuff

Wouldn't it have been quicker to actually search on ebay than to start a topic in the hope that someone else would look for you?.......

Yes it would be quicker but it was the advice i was looking for.
By the way havent you got anything to say on the subject, if not then pester someone else whith your smart advise:loopy:

As is usually the case on these threads, it results in a PM offering a "copy".

You are correct ive had an offer of one, but i did not put the thread on for that purpose i am reletevly new to SF not an old timer whith 11.000 posts so ive a lot to learn.:hihi:

Here you go.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Win-XP-Professional-Pro-FULL-Version-inc-new-SP3-NEW_W0QQitemZ170372588332QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Com puting_Software_Software_SR?hash=item27aaff632c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I recommend this seller 100%

Here you go.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Win-XP-Professional-Pro-FULL-Version-inc-new-SP3-NEW_W0QQitemZ170372588332QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Com puting_Software_Software_SR?hash=item27aaff632c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14Brand: Dell
Operating System: Windows XP Licence
Details: OEM Single



microsoft.com/howtotell (http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?displaylang=en-gb&pg=buyingguide)
OEM software is intended for original equipment manufacturers who preinstall this specially licensed software onto the PCs they manufacture. An OEM version may only be distributed as part of a fully assembled computer system. A fully assembled computer system consists of at least a central processing unit, a motherboard, a hard drive, a power supply and a case. Don't be fooled by a seller providing OEM software alone.blogs.msdn.com (http://blogs.msdn.com/mssmallbiz/archive/2005/06/06/425681.aspx)