Re: XP home -> Pro

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Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
The OEM Windows XP Professional license that was preinstalled on your stolen
laptop is non-transferable to a different computer. Since your laptop was stolen,
so was the license and it cannot be used again.

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" [boxed] of Windows XP Professional.
2. Uninstall your antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD, DVD, or other backup media.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program, then defrag your hard drive.


Good Lord! He has 2 available VL of Pro installs left. Why advise him to go buy something he doesn't need?

I can't believe you.

Steve N.

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