Re: Question about WinXP Installation

From: Alex Nichol (alexn.mvpdts_at_ntlworld.delete.com)
Date: 02/17/05 

Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 15:10:56 +0000

CybermatriX wrote:

>I have a quick question. Would I be able to install an OEM version of
>Windows XP Home Edition as an upgrade? I am aware that most OEM software is
>the full version.

No. OEM ones only do clean install. You need a retail Upgrade boxed CD
(which will also install clean if ever needed) 

-- 
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K.  Alexn@mvps.D8E8L.org (remove the D8 bit)

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