Re: How can I determine the version of XP pro that I have?

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That information is contained in a file on the installation CD-ROM.
In the i386 folder is a file Setupp.Ini. The Pid string is the identifier
that denotes the product (Home, Pro) and the disk type (OEM or
Retail). Once installed the Product ID will have the string OEM in
the key to identify it as Original Equipment Manufacturer.

"Dave Allen" <no@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:qfnkn1t3coe9un8n1hpjkcfknienrre30m@xxxxxxxxxx
> I'm not talking about XP Home vs Pro. How can I tell what kind of XP pro
> a installation is.
> How many different versions are there?
> I've seen
> Retail
> OEM
> MSDN
> Corporate
>
> CD keys for one type does not work on the others.


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