Valid XP pro installed over pirate version?

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:

The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally agreed to
mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format the disk
and start from scratch?
I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
-Pete
 
Boot from the new, valid XP CD and do a repair install. This process will
ask for the CD key and then do its thing. When it finishes you will then
register and activate.
 
You can install over the original copy but to reduce the risk of errors
I would suggest you format your drive fist witch you can do by starting
your computer from the xp cd.
 
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[email protected] said:
You can install over the original copy but to reduce the risk of errors
I would suggest you format your drive fist witch you can do by starting
your computer from the xp cd.
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That is EXACTLY what I hoped to avoid.
 
No one has mentioned it yet but you should back up any important data before
doing a repair install. It is unlikely to cause any problems but there is
always the possibilty of a problem when overwriting system files
 
Especially since they will probably give the person an OEM disk. Can OEM
versions do a repair install?
 
Absolutely--the only exception is recovery cds that use image files instead
of the actual installer.

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:

The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally
agreed to mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format
the disk and start from scratch?
I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
-Pete
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I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018
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I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018
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Michael:

I followed your FAQ #18......
I got to where it shows xppid.zip and when I click it to
download, I get a message saying it isn't there.
I filed a query on this .... here in this forum.....
on 4/14/06 ...... and I tried sending you an email
direct to what I thought was your address, and it bounced.
Please advise.
 
Michael:

I followed your FAQ #18......
I got to where it shows xppid.zip and when I click it to
download, I get a message saying it isn't there.
I filed a query on this .... here in this forum.....
on 4/14/06 ...... and I tried sending you an email
direct to what I thought was your address, and it bounced.
Please advise.
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I emailed you that it is now fixed and thank you for the heads-up.
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If I were you, I would make darned sure I uninstalled & reformatted all my
disks b-4 I installed the new version with the right key...I don't understand
microsofts policy on OEM replacement disks...they are the supplier...I build
my own pc's & used to buy a copy of OEM with every new motherboard...MS says
only aftermarket disks are replaceable...rhis is the 3rd version of XP OEM
i've had to buy...its supposed to be replaceable for $26.00 + tax...even from
oem's...but microsoft could give a damn...although the world runs on ms
products...I also have a $636.00
(or some thing like that microsoft for small business server, a set of
6disks, + 1 Extra disk called service pak 3 (2000 edition).but althugh its
installed, i'm using domino server right now.
 
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