Installing XP Pro from Upgrade

[Jamie Zimmerman]

Hello All,
I just went to the store and purchased the upgrade version of Professional.
The reason I did is because I got a copy of Pro from a friend and it keeps
telling me that the copy on my computer is not genuine. I was wondering if I
can do a clean install from an upgrade disk or do I have to re-install XP
Home, then do the upgrade.

I thought the copy from my buddy was a legit copy!!! He did not charge me
for the program.

I have not talked to him in quite a while. He moved and I lost contact with
him to find out if the copy he installed on my pc is genuine. So I purchased
the software so that I don't have the MICROSOFT POLICE come knocking on my
door.

I guess what I am asking is, can I format my C: drive and install XP Pro
from the upgrade cd? I want to remove any non-genuine Microsoft programs and
start over from scratch. I paid $199.00 for the upgrade. The full version
cost $299.00

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate the input.

Jamie

 

[AZApoker]

not as expensive as it use to be (WINXP)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

As long as you own a qualifying Microsoft Windows CD, you can
perform a "clean install".

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

Enjoy all the benefits of genuine Microsoft software:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.mspx

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| Hello All,
| I just went to the store and purchased the upgrade version of Professional.
| The reason I did is because I got a copy of Pro from a friend and it keeps
| telling me that the copy on my computer is not genuine. I was wondering if I
| can do a clean install from an upgrade disk or do I have to re-install XP
| Home, then do the upgrade.
|
| I thought the copy from my buddy was a legit copy!!! He did not charge me
| for the program.
|
| I have not talked to him in quite a while. He moved and I lost contact with
| him to find out if the copy he installed on my pc is genuine. So I purchased
| the software so that I don't have the MICROSOFT POLICE come knocking on my
| door.
|
| I guess what I am asking is, can I format my C: drive and install XP Pro
| from the upgrade cd? I want to remove any non-genuine Microsoft programs and
| start over from scratch. I paid $199.00 for the upgrade. The full version
| cost $299.00
|
| Thanks for your help. I really appreciate the input.
|
| Jamie