What does OEM stand for with windows xp what does it mean?

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What does OEM stand for with windows xp what does it mean?

Answer 1

Original Equipment Manufacturer

I'm thinking you talking about an OEM version of XP. It's usually installed on your PC when you get it.

Answer 2

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer.

OEM can apply to almost anything ... video cards, hardrives, CPUs, software. In case of Windows XP it will usually mean a CD and minimal documentation.

OEM usually implies a basic package of software or hardware ... no special packaging, often no or minimal documentation or extras (like accessory software). The rationale is that OEM material is usually intended for a manufacturer of equipment (such as your local computer store) who do not need -- in fact prefer not to have to get rid of -- ancillary material.

OEM packages are "usually" a bit less expensive. When shopping it is sometimes worth buying OEM, but in other cases you may prefer the "full retail package".

Warranties may be the same as the full package or somewhat less.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Your 7-year old gateway MAY hadle XP, but probably not well. OEM is a term for software that is sold without warranty, support or packaging, and carries a different license. Once you install that software, you are legally not allowed to install that software anywhere else, even if you throw that computer away. It's sometimes an annoyance, but in exchange you get a MUCH cheaper software product.

Answer 4

Short for original equipment manufacturer, which is a misleading term for a company that has a special relationship with computer producers. OEMs are manufacturers who resell another company's product under their own name and branding. While an OEM is similar to a VAR (value-added reseller), it refers specifically to the act of a company rebranding a product to its own name and offering its own warranty, support and licensing of the product. The term is really a misnomer because OEMs are not the original manufacturers; they are the customizers.

Answer 5

Above are correct;
http://www.directron.com/oemxpro2v1pk.html
Also, it come in a Brown Bag and not a pretty box. Normally the re-seller is responsible for support as it installed with their Drives and Video cards etc. This why you go to the computer manufacturer's web-site to get "Drivers" instead of Microsoft. Thought Microsoft does provide for the updates of the OS.

For End Users they need to contact their System Builder for support. However, if they are unable to obtain support from their System Builder, there will be E-2-E Media Replacement support only at a minimal charge. The End User would access the End User Replacement Form via the below link: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246

Answer 6

the above answers are right and basically it means that it does not come with alot of documentation, manual etc. It is just hte disc for the most part. That is why is is cheaper to uy than the retail versions. OEM versions of everything are sold and it just simply means that there are none of the little bells and whistles that come with it in the retail version. Hardware it usually means no cables with it, Software usually means no manuals and things with it.

Answer 7

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