Re: upgrading to xp

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Yes you can do it with the upgrade version. I suggest you do a clean
install rather than putting xp in on top of 2000. Just have the 2000 CD
handy for when xp asks for a qualifying Windows CD.


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Don
Vancouver, USA


"pato54" <pato54@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am currently using 2000 Pro can I upgrade with just the upgrade version
or
do I have to buy the whole operating system



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