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**linderman** · 07-21-2007, 06:27 PM

If the OS is a retial version MS allows alot more flexibility and will give activation in that circumstance >>>>> OEM versions tend to be rather strictly applied in my experince

Bigfella is correct when stating caution >>>> especially with OEM software

although when I upgraded from the 4400 X2 to the FX-60 I got no beef from the OS >>>> same when I played with the ram >>>> but I am running the PRO version of the OS >>>> again ; PRO is more relaxed on the rules >>>> XP home is more strict >>>>> OEM home edition is the most strict

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linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Upgrading CPU? If the OS is a retial version MS allows alot more flexibility and will give activation in that circumstance >>>>> OEM versions tend to be rather strictly applied in my experince Bigfella is correct when stating caution >>>> especially with OEM software although when I upgraded from the 4400 X2 to the FX-60 I got no beef from the OS >>>> same when I played with the ram >>>> but I am running the PRO version of the OS >>>> again ; PRO is more relaxed on the rules >>>> XP home is more strict >>>>> OEM home edition is the most strict __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 07-21-2007 at 06:32 PM.