Legal WinXP Install

[Dave Kay]

I have an pirate copy of Windows XP Pro that was installed
on this computer. I am willing to purchase a legal copy
if I can get help with deleting, formatting, installing,
saving existing files and programs. I do not have all the
original disks that came with the computer. Most of the
programs were preloaded. So, What exactly do I need to
do? I want to make things right. Any and all help would
be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Are you trying to install Service Pack 1 and getting the
following:

The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904

You need to purchase and use a legitimate full retail copy of
WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation,
using the new CD and Product Key. An OEM CD _may_ successfully
perform a repair installation, but also may not, depending upon its
source.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

Remember, you should also report whomever sold you the pirated
software to the pertinent law enforcement agencies; you've been
defrauded.


Bruce Chambers

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[Michael Stevens]

I have an pirate copy of Windows XP Pro that was installed
on this computer. I am willing to purchase a legal copy
if I can get help with deleting, formatting, installing,
saving existing files and programs. I do not have all the
original disks that came with the computer. Most of the
programs were preloaded. So, What exactly do I need to
do? I want to make things right. Any and all help would
be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
(e-mail address removed)

Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Change CD key.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#need2
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Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP
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