Uninstalling windows xp professional

[Guest]

I recently bought a copy of windows xp professional to update my desktop computer. I thought I might as well use the same disk to update my laptop as well at the same time. However, it was not until after installation onto my laptop that i realised activation was required, and consequently that the disc could only be used to update one computer. As a result I know have windows xp professional registered on my desktop which I am satisfied with, but I also have it installed on my laptop but not activated. Is there a way that I can remove windows xp professional from my laptop to prevent it from being closed down after 30 days of not registering. I have tried system restore, but this was reset on installation of xp professional. The original operating system for the laptop was windows xp home edition

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Upgrading to Windows XP Pro is a one-way ticket....there is no
uninstall option. In order to return to Windows XP Home, you'll
have to wipe the hard drive clean (via reformatting) and perform
a "clean install" of XP Home.

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

The easier (and more practical) solution is to purchase a
new Windows XP Pro Product Key and activate your
current installation.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp

HOW TO: Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810892&Product=winxp

Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Product Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302878&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I recently bought a copy of windows xp professional to update my desktop computer. I thought I might as well
use the same disk to update my laptop as well at the same time. However, it was not until after installation
onto my laptop that i realised activation was required, and consequently that the disc could only be used to
update one computer. As a result I know have windows xp professional registered on my desktop which I am
satisfied with, but I also have it installed on my laptop but not activated. Is there a way that I can remove
windows xp professional from my laptop to prevent it from being closed down after 30 days of not registering.
I have tried system restore, but this was reset on installation of xp professional. The original operating
system for the laptop was windows xp home edition.
|

 

[Shawn]

If it was an upgrade you should be able to go into the
add/remove programs and have the option to remove XP

-----Original Message-----
I recently bought a copy of windows xp professional to

update my desktop computer. I thought I might as well use
the same disk to update my laptop as well at the same
time. However, it was not until after installation onto
my laptop that i realised activation was required, and
consequently that the disc could only be used to update
one computer. As a result I know have windows xp
professional registered on my desktop which I am
satisfied with, but I also have it installed on my laptop
but not activated. Is there a way that I can remove
windows xp professional from my laptop to prevent it from
being closed down after 30 days of not registering. I
have tried system restore, but this was reset on
installation of xp professional. The original operating
system for the laptop was windows xp home edition.

 

[Alex Nichol]

I recently bought a copy of windows xp professional to update my desktop computer. I thought I might as well use the same disk to update my laptop as well at the same time. However, it was not until after installation onto my laptop that i realised activation was required, and consequently that the disc could only be used to update one computer. As a result I know have windows xp professional registered on my desktop which I am satisfied with, but I also have it installed on my laptop but not activated. Is there a way that I can remove windows xp professional from my laptop to prevent it from being closed down after 30 days of not registering. I have tried system restore, but this was reset on installation of xp professional. The original operating system for the laptop was windows xp home edition.

Only two possibilities: Spend a lot on another Pro upgrade copy, or
clean the disk right off to set up Home over again from scratch. In
that, the Files and settings Transfer wizard (plus of course a full
backup of data) would be helpful. read Gary Woodruff's article on
Files and settings Transfer at http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

 

[Alex Nichol]

If it was an upgrade you should be able to go into the
add/remove programs and have the option to remove XP

That backup is only made when upgrading over Win98/ME. Not over
NT/Win2000/XP Home