upgrading illegal copy of XP

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i am using an illegal copy of XP Professional but am going to buy a legal
copy. please can you tell me if i will have to reinstall all my programmes
and files?
 
the_day said:
i am using an illegal copy of XP Professional but am going to buy a legal
copy. please can you tell me if i will have to reinstall all my programmes
and files?
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If you purchase the same edition/version as your illicit copy, you
should be able to use the _legitimate_ retail or OEM full license of
WinXP to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, using
the new CDs and Product Keys. This should preserve your applications
and data, but backup anything important, just in case.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm


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thank you. the illegal version of Professional i have got is 2002. does
that mean i need to buy a 2002 version and is it still possible to still this
version?
 
the_day said:
thank you. the illegal version of Professional i have got is 2002. does
that mean i need to buy a 2002 version and is it still possible to still this
version?
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All versions of WinXP Pro are "2002." That was a meaningless marketing
term.


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In addition to what Bruce said, make sure, for ease of
doing the in-place upgrade, that the version of XP you
purchase includes Service Pack 2 on the disk. It will
probably be listed as Windows XP OEM with SP2 or Windows XP
with SP2, etc.


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Another option -

The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for users attempting to
change their current non-genuine Product Key to a genuine COA sticker or genuine
Product Key - all without a reinstall! see instructions
www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/pkuinstructions.aspx
The Key Update Tool will attempt an automatic internet activation but it that's not
possible, the key will be changed regardless and you'll have to telephone to
activate.



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|i am using an illegal copy of XP Professional but am going to buy a legal
| copy. please can you tell me if i will have to reinstall all my programmes
| and files?
 
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