Re: Install new Windows CD over expired evaluation copy!

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"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP" wrote:

> "Kazzybee" <Kazzybee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:D78F5C16-7625-46F8-808A-426E46660B28@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I have just bought a new computer and it had an evaluation copy of XP Home
> > on
> > it, that has expired. I have bought my XP Proffessional CD to put on but I
> > can't get into the PC. It comes up with the names of the previous owners,
> > I
> > click on one of the names and then I get "Windows evaluation copy has
> > expired
> > and windows cannot open please replace or upgrade with a new copy" and
> > then
> > the PC starts its run again. Do I have to go into Safe mode to be able to
> > install my new version? Any help really needed and obliged. Thanks
>
> When the machine starts up, press the proper key to enter the BIOS. (If you
> don't know, post the make and model.) Set it to boot from the CD and then
> restart with the CD in the tray.
>
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> When the machine starts up, press the proper key to enter the BIOS. (If you
> don't know, post the make and model.) Set it to boot from the CD and then
> restart with the CD in the tray.

That sounds really easy The pc is a Tiny model T1440BXM (thats what it says
on the back anyway) I have tried hiting delete to get to setup, which works
and there is something about BIOS there but I don't know what they are. If
you can assist any further I would be obliged. Kazzybee
>
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