Re: Windows Me to Windows SP4

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Sure he can. Why not? I can also recommend looking here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/advisor.mspx for the
upgrade advisor so the person knows whether or not the old computer can be
upgrade, and then look at the "Check the Upgrade Eligibility" link for
further information. If there is a qualifying system AND the computer can
handle Windows XP, why not save some money?
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Ghostrider" <-00-@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Alias wrote:
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>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
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>>>Purchase and install Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade (retail).
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>> Or, pay a lot less and buy and install Windows XP Home Edition OEM and do
>> a clean install. Back up your data first.
>>
>> Alias
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>
> Let's be fair about this. You know that Carey cannot recommend
> buying and installing the Windows XP Home Edition, OEM version,
> to any consumer-user. No need to have tagged on to his post.


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