installing xp with oem version

[cathy t]

i have windows me installed i wish to change to xp bought
oem cd on ebay it has no coa label. can i install using my
me coa/product key?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Your Windows OEM CD will only work with a
Windows XP OEM COA. If you did not receive a COA
with the CD, unfortunately you now have a worthless CD.
Contact the Seller and request an immediate refund.

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| i have windows me installed i wish to change to xp bought
| oem cd on ebay it has no coa label. can i install using my
| me coa/product key?

 

[Shenan Stanley]

i have windows me installed i wish to change to xp bought
oem cd on ebay it has no coa label. can i install using my
me coa/product key?

OEM is a CLEAN install only. One of the reasons it is cheaper.

Do you have a 25 character key for Windows XP? Then you can install.
Whether or not your eBay'd copy is legit, you will find out when you
activate.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You can not perform an upgrade with OEM, Clean Install only.

No COA?
Do you have the Product Key?
If not, you bought a poor quality coaster.
The CD is worthless without a Product Key.
Contact the seller.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

i have windows me installed i wish to change to xp bought
oem cd on ebay it has no coa label. can i install using my
me coa/product key?

No, you'll need to have the Product Key that came with the OEM
license you purchased. Hint: If you didn't get a CoA and Product Key
with the CD, then you did not get a legitimate version of the OS.
Contact eBay and your local law enforcement agency to report this
fraud. You should also contact your financial institution to stop
payment.

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Bruce Chambers

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