in-place repair installation of XP Home OEM

[Chris Barnard]

Hi,

I have a computer pre-installed with Windows XP that's playing up - it seems
like the only option I have is to attempt the repair option from the Windows
XP Home setup disc. However, I don't have an OEM disc and I need this
computer up-and-running pretty soon - I *do* have the full retail disc but
obviously would want to use the OEM serial number as that's what should be
registered with the computer to keep everything legit. I know that I can't
install the retail with the OEM serial, but can I run the repair from a
retail disc onto an OEM installation without any problems?

Chris.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No, you cannot repair an OEM version of Windows XP using
a retail CD. You'll need the original OEM CD in order to perform
the repair. Contact your computer manufacturer and request a
replacement CD.

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

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

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| Hi,
|
| I have a computer pre-installed with Windows XP that's playing up - it seems
| like the only option I have is to attempt the repair option from the Windows
| XP Home setup disc. However, I don't have an OEM disc and I need this
| computer up-and-running pretty soon - I *do* have the full retail disc but
| obviously would want to use the OEM serial number as that's what should be
| registered with the computer to keep everything legit. I know that I can't
| install the retail with the OEM serial, but can I run the repair from a
| retail disc onto an OEM installation without any problems?
|
| Chris.
|
|