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One is for me and the other is for my son. I bought two XP Pros. Our laptops run Vista.I bought these for insurance if Windows 7 falls flat on Bill Bates' face.
Also the support office for the UK version is in the UK and the US/CAN version support office is in the US. I contacted Microsoft about the E85-02667 UK version and asked if this would work okay in my PC here in the US. They are not OEM or upgrades. These are both English language but the version with #E85-02667 is meant for distribution in the UK and associated countries. On eBay the E85-02667 UK is selling cheaper than the E85-02665 US/CAN version but be aware that sellers are not describing E85-02667 as a UK version.I don't know of anyone using the UK version in there PC in the US but I didn't want to be a guinea pig and find out if it works okay without problems because of the programming differences between the two so I'm sticking with E85-02665,the US/CAN version.Caveat Emptor - let the buyer beware. They said it would work but that it has "significant program differences" than the E85-02665 US/CAN version.
The E85-02665 retails for around $300 at the store. Beware of different versions of Windows for US USA United Statesand for UK United Kingdomand other places like CanadaI noticed two different numbered products here on Amazon,and searched for them at google to find out why it was so.So I found some useful information already posted at ebay.This is what I found as below, that I copy and paste here:While shopping for Microsoft Windows XP Professional I've learned about the differences in two versions being offered.One has the manufacturers part number or SKU number E85-02665 and the other is E85-02667. The #E85-02665 is for the US and Canada.These numbers are on a label on the box that the product comes in. These are both XP professional full versions.
we all remember how XP rather sucked when it first came out. but after the service packs, it runs smoothly, is widely supported and is really the only operating system i want to use for years to come.
Works great as always.I avoided Windows Vista - heard bad things about it, but believe it has improved. Recommended even ten years from now (but don't expect it to work on new hardware by then, ugh). Had problems installing the OEM (no Service Pack) on Parallels Desktop after updating Mac OS Tiger, so bought this Windows XP with SP2 and have SP3 now. Not looking forward to Windows 7 (may be better, I just don't need it).No other version of Windows has come close to XP (IMO performance/compatibility reasons).
It was shipped and rec'd fast and was in excellent condidion.Sure beats Vista operating system.
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