Re: upgrade question
From: Pavel A. (pavel_a_at_geeklife.com)
Date: 06/29/04
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:10:40 +0300
Yes you can install clean right off the XP disk.
It is bootable. Then use XP setup to format and partition the PC hard drive as you need.
However.... expect all the old troubles back pretty soon if she won't change her browsing habits ;)
-- "instauratio" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:22cd701c45ddb$5305da50$a101280a@phx.gbl... > My ceo's laptop has windowsME on it. The system is bogged > down by neglect and junk software/trackware. It's time to > wipe it clean and install fresh. > > However she can't find the startup disc's. I have advised > her to buy XP. My question is, we already have the media > kit, if I buy an upgrade license, will I be able to > install from this media kit, over the corrupt OS? > (Authorization numbers and licensing are all in order) > > This strikes me at first as a stupid question, but, fear > of unknown and time deadlines are haunting me. I want to > make the correct decisions from the get go.
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