Valid XP pro installed over pirate version?

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:

The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally agreed to
mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format the disk
and start from scratch?
I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
-Pete

 

[Jerry]

Boot from the new, valid XP CD and do a repair install. This process will
ask for the CD key and then do its thing. When it finishes you will then
register and activate.

 

[Larry Samuels]

Yes--perform a repair install to keep your current system intact
How to do a repair install on Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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[webmaster]

You can install over the original copy but to reduce the risk of errors
I would suggest you format your drive fist witch you can do by starting
your computer from the xp cd.

 

[Guest]

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You can install over the original copy but to reduce the risk of errors
I would suggest you format your drive fist witch you can do by starting
your computer from the xp cd.

That is EXACTLY what I hoped to avoid.

 

[RonK]

Just do the Repair Installation - It will work fine and your data will still
be intact.

 

[Kerry Brown]

No one has mentioned it yet but you should back up any important data before
doing a repair install. It is unlikely to cause any problems but there is
always the possibilty of a problem when overwriting system files

 

[LVTravel]

Especially since they will probably give the person an OEM disk. Can OEM
versions do a repair install?

 

[Kerry Brown]

Yes

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Especially since they will probably give the person an OEM disk. Can
OEM versions do a repair install?

 

[Larry Samuels]

Absolutely--the only exception is recovery cds that use image files instead
of the actual installer.

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[Michael Stevens]

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:

The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally
agreed to mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format
the disk and start from scratch?
I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
-Pete

I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018
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[billurie]

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I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018

Michael:

I followed your FAQ #18......
I got to where it shows xppid.zip and when I click it to
download, I get a message saying it isn't there.
I filed a query on this .... here in this forum.....
on 4/14/06 ...... and I tried sending you an email
direct to what I thought was your address, and it bounced.
Please advise.

 

[Michael Stevens]

Michael:

I followed your FAQ #18......
I got to where it shows xppid.zip and when I click it to
download, I get a message saying it isn't there.
I filed a query on this .... here in this forum.....
on 4/14/06 ...... and I tried sending you an email
direct to what I thought was your address, and it bounced.
Please advise.

I emailed you that it is now fixed and thank you for the heads-up.
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[Guest]

If I were you, I would make darned sure I uninstalled & reformatted all my
disks b-4 I installed the new version with the right key...I don't understand
microsofts policy on OEM replacement disks...they are the supplier...I build
my own pc's & used to buy a copy of OEM with every new motherboard...MS says
only aftermarket disks are replaceable...rhis is the 3rd version of XP OEM
i've had to buy...its supposed to be replaceable for $26.00 + tax...even from
oem's...but microsoft could give a damn...although the world runs on ms
products...I also have a $636.00
(or some thing like that microsoft for small business server, a set of
6disks, + 1 Extra disk called service pak 3 (2000 edition).but althugh its
installed, i'm using domino server right now.