changing install language

[cycomiko]

hi i am looking to buy a laptop here in greece and it comes
preinstalled with winxp home GREEK edition. i was wondering if with the
same disc i can install the english version instead. or is that not
possible?

thanks!
vasilis

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP is written in specific language versions, therefore one
cannot change the original language version to another. You'll need
to purchase a "Full Version" of Windows XP in the language version
you desire, reformat your drive and install it "clean".

Or if you have an available empty drive or partition, you can install
another "Full Version" of Windows XP in a different language version
and create a dual-boot configuration.

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;2820­89

Windows XP in Your Language
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/honeycutt_03april28.mspx

Welcome to WorldLanguage.com!
http://www.worldlanguage.com/

A good third-party partitioning program is Partition Magic 8.
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/

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

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Microsoft MVP
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| hi i am looking to buy a laptop here in greece and it comes
| preinstalled with winxp home GREEK edition. i was wondering if with the
| same disc i can install the english version instead. or is that not
| possible?
|
| thanks!
| vasilis

 

[cycomiko]

ok thanks for the quick response.

is the following an option:

i have a desktop pc with winxp home English edition. cvould i use that
disc to install on the laptop but enter the serial number for the greek
edition?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No.

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Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| ok thanks for the quick response.
|
| is the following an option:
|
| i have a desktop pc with winxp home English edition. cvould i use that
| disc to install on the laptop but enter the serial number for the greek
| edition?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

ok thanks for the quick response.

is the following an option:

i have a desktop pc with winxp home English edition. cvould i use that
disc to install on the laptop but enter the serial number for the greek
edition?

No. Product Keys are bound to the specific type and language of
CD/license (OEM, Volume, retail, full, or Upgrade) with which they are
purchased. For example, a WinXP Home OEM Product Key won't work for any
retail version of WinXP Home, or for any version of WinXP Pro, and vice
versa. An upgrade's Product Key cannot be used with a full version CD,
and vice versa. An OEM Product Key will not work to install a retail
product. An Italian Product Key will not work with an English CD.
Bottom line: Product Keys and CD/license types cannot be mixed & matched.


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[Glen]

unless you know how to edit the setupp.ini file

No. Product Keys are bound to the specific type and language of
CD/license (OEM, Volume, retail, full, or Upgrade) with which they are
purchased. For example, a WinXP Home OEM Product Key won't work for any
retail version of WinXP Home, or for any version of WinXP Pro, and vice
versa. An upgrade's Product Key cannot be used with a full version CD,
and vice versa. An OEM Product Key will not work to install a retail
product. An Italian Product Key will not work with an English CD. Bottom
line: Product Keys and CD/license types cannot be mixed & matched.


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Bruce Chambers

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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
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