Are the Windows XP Home Upgrade CD's available at compusa,walmart,etc bootable?

[DH]

If I buy one of these cd's at wal mart for example-is the cd bootable so i
can install it on a new system?
To verify the upgrade path,can i simply type in my product key for windows
98?
Thanks

 

[Kelly]

1. Change your boot sequence via the BIOS.
2. Place your Win98 CD in when asked.

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[Michael Stevens]

If I buy one of these cd's at wal mart for example-is the cd bootable
so i can install it on a new system?
To verify the upgrade path,can i simply type in my product key for
windows 98?
Thanks

All XP CD's are bootable even the ones from Walmart.
Step by step instructions for a clean install.
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How to clean install XP.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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[Morituri-Max]

All XP CD's are bootable even the ones from Walmart.

Wow, you mean you don't get a Sams Choice screen where it asks you to insert
your Wal Mart Internet Service CD to verify you bought it there? heh heh heh

 

[Alex Nichol]

If I buy one of these cd's at wal mart for example-is the cd bootable so i
can install it on a new system?

Yes - those are regular retail CDs. Make sure now that you get one with
Service Pack 2 included (it says so conspicuously on the box) and that
it is an Upgrade, for computers with windows 98 or ME (also on the box)

To verify the upgrade path,can i simply type in my product key for windows
98?

You have to show it the CD of the qualifying product during setup ,
which must be a 'proper' retail CD of 98 or ME, with a Win98 or Win9x
folder of cab files. Some maker's restore or recovery CD will not be
recognised

 

[Bruce Chambers]

If I buy one of these cd's at wal mart for example-is the cd bootable so i
can install it on a new system?

Yes, provided you own a legitimate license for an earlier, qualifying
OS, and that OS isn't in use on or bound to any other computer.

To verify the upgrade path,can i simply type in my product key for windows
98?

No, you'll have to insert the Win98 installation CD to verify that you
qualify for the upgrade. Further, it must be a true installation CD,
not an OEM Recovery/Restore CD.

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[Morituri-|-Max]

If I buy one of these cd's at wal mart for example-is the cd bootable so i
can install it on a new system?
To verify the upgrade path,can i simply type in my product key for windows
98?

As per all the other replies, i also wanted to add if you already have one win
xp disk from wal mart or wherever, if you want to get a second one, go online to
microsoft and just purchase a new key.. it'll save you 20 to 25 dollars over
buying the whole cd again..