Making XP Home a legal copy?

[Paul Westwell]

Hi all,

If a computer has a version of XP on it which fails windows validation then
is it possible to purchase a full version of XP and validate without having
to remove/re-install XP?

If this is possible then what is the process?

Regards,

Paul

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Paul;
Yes, you need to perform a Repair Installation using the valid CD and valid
Key.
First verify your key is invalid:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm

 

[Paul Westwell]

Ok sounds good but on the page you linked to it says a repair will only work
with XP Pro? I have XP home!

Surely there must be a way to upgrade to a legitimate copy of XP home
without having to do a clean install?

Regards,

Paul

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Paul

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/uk/default.mspx

Buy a legitimate copy and do a clean install. You will need to
backup data files first and locate all programme disks etc.

Does your computer have one or two hard disks?

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England

Enquire, plan and execute
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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Paul;
That page is not written very clearly in your case.
Most people have a pirated Windows XP Pro Volume license and since there is
no downgrade path, their only option is Pro.
You can buy Windows XP Home and Perform a Repair Installation as stated on
that page.