Re: Can I upgrade?

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In message <235is1hsloahuqr4k8t8nj3k3n1g9cptdf@xxxxxxx>, Talahasee <Talahass@xxxxxx> writes 
On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:09:02 -0800, Sunixx
<Sunixx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello,
My hard drive crashed.  I had to quickly get back up and going and a friend
gave me a copy of their Windows XP Professional to install on my new hard
drive.  The key code would not activate Windows and I have 20 days left to do
so.  I was told I could call Microsoft but I heard that was a huge hassle.  I
was wondering if I could upgrade to XP Prof. SPS 2, which is half the cost of
the full version.  Am I able to upgrade the XP I currently have if it is not
activated? Or do I just buy the full version?
Thank you to any one who could help me!



I'd buy the full version off eBay, which is where I got
mine. With Vista about to be released, you can get the full
XP Pro real cheap.

Look for the Buy It Now option



Tallahassee

Is there any way to ensure that what you buy is a genuine copy that you can register with Microsoft and get updates for, rather than an iffy pirated copy?
--
Peter

Ying tong iddle-i po!
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