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Don't be sorry. I don't feel that way. Neither am I sure why you do. And I
would never do repair install. It's either clean all the way or nothing.

Ace.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Sorry you acquired an illegal and pirated version
> of Windows XP! You need to purchase a "Full Version"
> of Windows XP Pro and proceed with a "Repair Install".
>
> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
>
>


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