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Doug Freeman
sometime ago bought a used computer off of a friend of a
friend. while recently trying to do a microsoft update
via online, (because the desktop had disappeared), came
to discover the software is pirated, (according to a
return message from microsoft). reported it via the
option provided and then went to best buy and bought xp
home edition to make sure there's legitimate software on
machine. however, it won't allow me to install the new
xp home edition software.
is there a way i can just erase everything off my
computer and start with a clean slate so it will allow me
to install the xp home edition i just bought? i've
already copied my files down so i don't care about wiping
everything out.
thanks for helping out a novice!
friend. while recently trying to do a microsoft update
via online, (because the desktop had disappeared), came
to discover the software is pirated, (according to a
return message from microsoft). reported it via the
option provided and then went to best buy and bought xp
home edition to make sure there's legitimate software on
machine. however, it won't allow me to install the new
xp home edition software.
is there a way i can just erase everything off my
computer and start with a clean slate so it will allow me
to install the xp home edition i just bought? i've
already copied my files down so i don't care about wiping
everything out.
thanks for helping out a novice!