diff language xp

[John Smith]

1. Is the french canadian version of windows xp the same as the version used
in france?
2. If not will i run into problems if i install the french canadian version
on a laptop and take it to france?
3. When you do a clean install with a windows xp upgrade cd it requires you
to insert a cd of an older version of windows. If the windows xp upgrade cd
is in french, will it work if you insert an english windows 95 cd?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You'll need to purchase a "Full French Version" of Window XP
in either Home Edition or Professional, then perform a
"clean install". An older Windows CD in English will not qualify
for using an "Upgrade Version" of Windows XP French.

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http://www.worldlanguage.com/Products/French/MicrosoftWindows/Page1.htm

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282089

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

After installing the French version of Windows XP, be sure to
download the video adapter, audio drivers, and other specialized
drivers available from your laptop's support website.

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

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

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| 1. Is the french canadian version of windows xp the same as the version used
| in france?
| 2. If not will i run into problems if i install the french canadian version
| on a laptop and take it to france?
| 3. When you do a clean install with a windows xp upgrade cd it requires you
| to insert a cd of an older version of windows. If the windows xp upgrade cd
| is in french, will it work if you insert an english windows 95 cd?

 

[John Smith]

Will an OEM version work?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Yes, if you perform a "clean install".

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

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