Re: How to get rid of counterfeit copy.

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Ian <Ian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have an illegal copy of windows Xp professional on my laptop after
receiving a virus and losing everything, i lived in spain this time last year
and had my laptop fixed by a friend of a friend after receiving this virus, i
do have the original copy of windows home edition in english that i'd like to
change to but how, can somebody help me.


Before you do the format and clean install you can use the Files and
Settings Transfer wizard to save your user data files and
configuration settings to a network drive or removable backup device.
(CDRW/DVDRW drive etc). Then when you have installed your legitimate
XP Home you can run FASTW again to import the saved data.

See the article Files and Settings Transfer Wizard by MVP Gary
Woodruff: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
.



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