Re: Can I "upgrade" Vista to XP Pro using XP Pro Upgrade package

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"ggull" <ggullNOSPAMONI@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have an unopened XP Pro Upgrade package I got long ago for a project but
never used.

Is there some way I can take a new over-the-counter desktop with Vista,
and convert it to XP Pro using this disc? (Or laptop for that matter.)

You will need a "qualifying version of Windows" in order to do a clean
install with your Upgrade version of XP. Vista is not a qualifying product.
Only previous versions of Windows i.e. Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows 2000
or Windows XP Home Edition will satisfy the XP Pro Upgrade installer.
Getting your hands on an old Windows 98 CD for a few dollars would be a good
option. You will need to delete the partition that houses Vista, reformat as
NTFS and install XP. During setup the XP installer will ask for a qualifying
version of Windows, briefly insert the Windows 98 (or other qualifying
version) and the request will be satisfied. Installation should complete
normally. Be forewarned that you may find it a bit troublesome to find XP
drivers for the new desktop. If you know how to search for drivers and help
forums you should be able to find drivers though.


On a related note, is there anything suspicious, any real gotchas, about
the super-cheap XP Pro full version offers that come with a disclaimer
like: "...you are purchasing the software that does NOT include any COA
label or a sticker from the manufacturer & comes on a CD ,There is no
technical support provided by the software manufacturer. You can still get
automatic updates. You will receive the Full version on CD & a volume
license key number only..."

The Volume License Key belongs to the company or organization that
originally purchases the license. A Volume License is non-transferable.
Enough said on that matter.

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Xandros



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