Re: replacing borrowed XP with legal copy

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From: CS (nomail_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/21/04 

Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 21:05:16 -0500

On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:00:30 -0700, "Cermo" <mugenthunder@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>I have a computer running a borrowed copy of WinXP Pro,
>but I want to have a legitimate copy on here. What's the
>easiest way to do this without having to wipe my HD?
>
>Is it possible to just purchase a legit registration and
>apply it to the current installation? Or would
>purchasing an "upgrade" version of XP from the store
>work? Is it possible to buy an "upgrade" version of XP
>HOME to replace XP PRO?
>
>I don't expect to find sympathy on a Microsoft NG, but I
>really want to have a legit copy of XP and cannot even
>come close to being able to afford the $300 for a brand-
>new copy of XP Pro. Please help. Thank you.

Purchase a copy of XP Home upgrade. You'll need a qualifying OS CD to
install it. Win95, Win98, WinME will work fine. You'll need to wipe
Pro completely off the machine first. An upgrade copy of XP Home can
be purchased for less than $95.00 US either at a discount computer
store or from many legitimate web suppliers.

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