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How do I know what model/version number of windows xp to buy?

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This probably isn't the place to post this but I'm rebuilding a machine which is going to need a new install because I don't have good restore disks or partition that would work.
I would like to know what product number is used in the full install version of Windows XP Home Edition. I want the version that I can install on another machine if this one retires. I don't want the one that is restricted to that machine and cannot be moved on a later date.

Thanks in advance,
Mike

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Monday, October 1, 2007 11:18 PM

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Mike,

This isn't the right forum but I will try and provide you with guidance. Please let me clairfy your question to ensure I understand corretly. Your main concern is having the ability for an Operating System to be tied against a mother board and/or system? You should purchase a retail version of the operating system which best fits the application you need. The following newsgroup can address Windows XP questions located here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.general&lang=en&cr=US

Also please review MS Market place and read about Windows Vista: http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/ .

Thank you,

Stephen Holm, MS

Monday, October 1, 2007 11:38 PM

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