Saving time on clean install of Windows?

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I am going to install the OS on a completely new hardware setup this
weekend. I will use an older copy of pre-SP1 Windows XP Prof that I
will remove from my current PC. My roommate has a volume license copy
of Windows XP Prof with SP2 from work. Could I install using his
newer
CD but enter my product key in order to save time with Windows
updates
and the recognition of a drive largre than 137 GB?
 
AJ said:
I am going to install the OS on a completely new hardware setup this
weekend. I will use an older copy of pre-SP1 Windows XP Prof that I
will remove from my current PC. My roommate has a volume license copy
of Windows XP Prof with SP2 from work. Could I install using his
newer
CD but enter my product key in order to save time with Windows
updates
and the recognition of a drive largre than 137 GB?
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You could always slip-stream XP SP2 into your copy of Windows XP Pro: -

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

This way use can use your CD-Key and not even bother your friend for his
copy.

Glennbo
 
AJ said:
I am going to install the OS on a completely new hardware setup this
weekend. I will use an older copy of pre-SP1 Windows XP Prof that I
will remove from my current PC. My roommate has a volume license copy
of Windows XP Prof with SP2 from work. Could I install using his
newer
CD but enter my product key in order to save time with Windows
updates
and the recognition of a drive largre than 137 GB?
Click to expand...

Sorry, just re-read your OP. XP should recognise drives over 137Gb anyway
regardless of Service Pack. What might be giving you problems is your
motherboard BIOS. Make sure you have the latest BIOS flashed and you might
be in for a surprise. Then again, maybe not if your motherboard just cant
address above 137GB.

You could always check your motherboard manufacturers website for HD
specification.

Glennbo
 
The product key will recognize the difference in the version of XP being
installed and refuse to install, or refuse Activation.
 
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