Re: OEM xp home/pro sp-2

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Michael wrote:
I have OS xp pro sp-2 that is not a good one. pc builder not around
to put legal system into it.
Question: can i put a New OEM xp pro with sp-2 into pc as a
upgrade,without haveing to do a fresh install and lose all my data
that on the pc now? Queston 2:Can i do the same with a new Oem
XP-home with sp-2 to this pc? can add either system to this PC
would like xp-home in it, without lost of data.

OEM installs are clean installs only.

If you buy and Upgrade or full retail - you may be able to upgrade
non-destructively - but as everything else in computers - better to have the
backup ready.

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