Question about Windows XP OEM vs. Windows XP retail

will i have any problems purchasing and installing windows XP OEM vs a retail version? i really don't want to spend $200 on windows since i'm only getting it to test websites on IE BUT i can get an OEM version for $88 at newegg.
i'm assuming they are the same except that the retail version comes in box.
also, is there any reason to get the pro version vs the home version? if i go with the pro version should i get the "X64 Edition" or the regular pro version?
this will be installed on a mac pro
thanks

The only difference between the two OEM vs Retail is in the licensing of the softwares use. The OEM version is licensed to be used on a single specific computer (the computer you bought, or built from parts), and cannot be used on another computer, even if the original computer is no longer in use. The Retail license, does not include the limited single computer use, and can be installed on any computer, as long as it is the only one using that license.
As for home vs pro, for you use, I don;t see the need for pro.
You also don;t need the 64 bit edition for just testing web pages.
Tom N.

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In case I do this whole partitioning operation and create a D: partition, is it sure that formatting my system-only C: partition won't have effects on my D: partition, and all the programms and data I have here will stay on their places and work after format? (I'm worried about this because I've seen in some partitioning guide a warning not to format the main partition after the partitioning operation, because it would erase totally all data - I'm not sure if I misunderstood something or is it a mistake? EDIT: here's the link for this guide, just jump to the "Final Thoughts" section to see what I'm taking about: http://www.technorms.com/8438/windows-8-create-hard-drive-partition ).
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> First my link:
>
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http://www.progressity.com/portfolio.htm
>
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you click on
> one of the thumbnails you get a small browser window
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> Behaviors/Open Browser Window size settings) with a link
to visit the
> site. The problem is in visiting the actual site the
browser window
> is locked to the smaller size. What am I missing? I
didn't set a
> behavior for the "visit site" link. But it's defaulting
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Windows 7/8.1 OEM to Windows 10 Retail (Free) Discussion

Microsoft has made it known that Windows 10 will be a free upgrade to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. I think its time we have a discussion on the Dell Community Forums about Windows 10.
Post #1 Windows 10 Digital Deployment and How to Leave Feedback to Microsoft
Windows 10 will likely be released in Late Summer.
The deployment methods of Windows 10 are still not yet fully known. I advise Microsoft deploy Windows 10 in a certain way so end-users can readily repair an installation or reinstall on a new hard drive or a corrupt install.
Please Add your Votes so Microsoft Address this Critical Feedback
If you have the concerns this page has on Windows 10 Installation Media then please support my ideas so Microsoft Addresses them:
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https://windows.uservoice.com/forums/265757-windows-feature-suggestions/suggestions/7236772-windows-7-oem-to-windows-10-retail
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Also if you log in with your Microsoft Account on Microsoft Answers and hit "Me Too"
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If you are a Windows Insider Feedback please also use the Feedback App.
Launch the App.
Select Windows Installation and Set-Up
Search for Windows 7 OEM
Comment including any issues you've ever had attempting to download Windows 7 or procure installation media:
On the Dell Community Forums we are getting concerned at how Windows 10 will be released in particular the Windows 7 OEM UserBase.
YouTube Video - Windows 7 to Windows 10 via Windows Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvY_VjFZATk
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Scenario 1 and 2 will cause issues.
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Update 19/03/2015 Microsoft have made it known they will provide a .iso and hence not enforce a Windows Update only Upgrade path. Looks like they are taking some steps in the correct direction.
This .iso should be available for download and reinstallation but it hasn't been stated how product keys will be issued. Provided a key is issued correctly (i.e. sent to a user in an email or linked to a Microsoft Account as in scenario 3) the user should be able to download the .iso at a later date and not need to carry out a double install for reinstallation.
Source:
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/WinHEC/2015/OWD100
Scenario 2: "A Key for a Key"
Update 18/03/2015 Free Windows 10 Upgrade for Chinese Pirates: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31940716
In such cases the Windows 7 Product Key probably won't be needed. Microsoft aren't likely to appease pirates while simultaneously making life difficult for genuine customers.
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If users have to input their 25 digit Windows 7 product key from their COA. In theory this would work.
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* Update 18/03/2015 Free Windows 10 Upgrade for Chinese Pirates: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31940716

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1. The Start Menu
Allow Drag and Drop from the left list to the right pinned icons. Update build 10041, Microsoft have done this.
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What you're essentially looking to do is replace the engine of a Ferrari with a diesel lawn tractor engine (nothing against diesels, the new ones are excellent). Windows is slow and clunky and always gets in your way with constant interruptions and maintenance that always has to be done. I'm a student too (20 yrs old) and there is absolutely only one reason to run Windows and that is for games. Everything else can be accomplished much more easily under Mac OS X.
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I say you should +at least+ give OS X a chance. Use it for a couple days. Ask questions if you have any. If you hate it after that, then go ahead and use Windows. But at least you'll know you tried something different. Learning new things (that are better than existing ways) is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. There is absolutely no reason not to be constantly learning and growing. To willingly shut yourself off from that is a shame, IMHO.
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Mr. Justin Gu wrote:
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Could you give me your suggestion?
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What
Kind of Filter can
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And, how can I set to exclude the some kind of datas?
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