Re: XP counterfit

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"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Pete@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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The small computer shop from which I bought my machine put a non
authentic
copy of XP on my machine. They have agreed to mail me a genuine copy.
My
question is this: can I install this over the existing copy? Must I
wipe my
HD? How will this work?





If you are trying to install a WinXP Service Pack and getting the
following:

The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904

You should be able to use the legitimate retail or OEM full
license of WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade)
installation, using the new CDs and Product Keys.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341
Quite often links to web sites take me to US of A. Are the various
updates, information the same for UK.
Joe


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