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<blockquote data-quote="stevo-m" data-source="post: 321089" data-attributes="member: 24408"><p><strong>Which versions of Windows XP work with Boot Camp?</strong></p><p></p><p>I want to install Windows XP via Boot Camp, but at present only have the Windows XP disc that came with the Compaq laptop I bought a couple of years ago. Would this work if I managed to 'slipstream' it with SP2? Also, would I be able to install Windows with it, since I already have it installed on my Compaq laptop?</p><p></p><p>If I actually have to buy a copy of Windows XP, would I have to buy the Retail version or could I save myself some money by buying the OEM version? Would this work? I've read that it can be difficult to install via Boot Camp with the OEM - this makes me wonder if it's more than a case of just sticking the CD into the drive, but I have no idea how the Boot Camp process works and have never tried to use an OEM version of any operating system. If anyone could elaborate that'd be great!</p><p></p><p>Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stevo-m, post: 321089, member: 24408"] [b]Which versions of Windows XP work with Boot Camp?[/b] I want to install Windows XP via Boot Camp, but at present only have the Windows XP disc that came with the Compaq laptop I bought a couple of years ago. Would this work if I managed to 'slipstream' it with SP2? Also, would I be able to install Windows with it, since I already have it installed on my Compaq laptop? If I actually have to buy a copy of Windows XP, would I have to buy the Retail version or could I save myself some money by buying the OEM version? Would this work? I've read that it can be difficult to install via Boot Camp with the OEM - this makes me wonder if it's more than a case of just sticking the CD into the drive, but I have no idea how the Boot Camp process works and have never tried to use an OEM version of any operating system. If anyone could elaborate that'd be great! Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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