RE: installation of xp pro

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hi,

let me tell u it's a new system bought very recently, need to uninstall that
pirated version of windows xp sp2 and install genuine copy of xp pro oem

need guidance


"Patti MacLeod" wrote:

Hi gajanand.cdn,

You'll need to perform a repair install using the genuine install CD. If the
install CD is a retail version, follow the instructions here:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

If the install CD is an OEM version, follow the instructions here:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018
Click on the arrow beside "I need to change my XP Product key" to expand the
items beneath, then click on the arrow beside "Do a Repair Install"



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User


"gajanand.cdn@xxxxxxxxxxx" wrote:

hi,

i have a system installed at home with windows xp sp2 pirated version now i
want to uninstall pirate and want to install the genuine xp pro and i have
the genuine cd, please help me and give me the step by step details for the
same

kindly do write me back, waiting for the reply
.

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