Re: Product Key Validation.

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There is no way to uninstall XP Pro. Boot from the CD and format the system partition, and continue with the installation.

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"dragonnz" <dragonnz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:0082A183-B865-47DC-9384-407234532EBA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Do I have to uninstall XP professional then put in CD to do new install


"Gene E. Bloch" wrote:

And once the problem is fixed, I would suggest that the OP find a more
responsible technician for any future work :-(


"S.Sengupta" <ssengupta_@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:#s6fOGBeHHA.4308@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> You should contact the person/dealer whom you gave to repair and
> ask him
> to do the needful.
> If you have original XP Home CD then go for a clean
> installation,that will make things valid and original.
>
> regards,
> S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]
>
>
>
>
> dragonnz wrote:
>
>> I installed WindowsXP Home Edition on my computer. After having
>> it on for some time I sent computer away to be repaired. I found
>> out today when I did updates that I now have Windows Professional
>> and do not have genuine validation. What do I do to fix this
>> problem as can't afford to buy ne product or key?



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