load fresh XP

[Happy]

I have a computer I acquired that has XP, but it must be a bootleg
version, because I am unable to load SP2 from CD.
As a result, I purchased a new full copy of XP. (I am not on the internet
yet with this computer, it will be used at a relative's place where there is
only dial-up, and want it working ok before I take it down there)
This version of XP already has SP2.
What is the correct procedure to follow to load the new copy, and eliminate
the bootleg one?

 

[Galen]

In Happy <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

I have a computer I acquired that has XP, but it must be a bootleg
version, because I am unable to load SP2 from CD.
As a result, I purchased a new full copy of XP. (I am not on the
internet yet with this computer, it will be used at a relative's
place where there is only dial-up, and want it working ok before I
take it down there) This version of XP already has SP2.
What is the correct procedure to follow to load the new copy, and
eliminate the bootleg one?

Reboot with the disk in the drive and format. You could probably use one of
the tools that are available to change the key to your new key if they are
both the same version. Google will find you one I'm sure. I don't use any so
I don't have need for any but they're out there.

This is what Google spat out to me:

How to change the Windows XP Product Activation Key Code:
http://labmice.techtarget.com/windowsxp/articles/changeID.htm

Galen

 

[Ken Blake]

In

I have a computer I acquired that has XP, but it must be a
bootleg
version, because I am unable to load SP2 from CD.
As a result, I purchased a new full copy of XP. (I am not on
the
internet yet with this computer, it will be used at a
relative's
place where there is only dial-up, and want it working ok
before I
take it down there) This version of XP already has SP2.
What is the correct procedure to follow to load the new copy,
and
eliminate the bootleg one?

Just boot from the Windows XP CD (change the BIOS boot order if
necessary to accomplish this) and follow the prompts for a clean
installation (delete the existing partition by pressing "D" when
prompted, then create a new one).

You can find detailed instructions here:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

or here http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm

or here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm



Note that the above causes the loss of everything on the drive,
so be sure you first backup any files you can't afford to lose.

 

[Happy]

Thanks for info. I'll give it a go soon.

In


Just boot from the Windows XP CD (change the BIOS boot order if necessary
to accomplish this) and follow the prompts for a clean installation
(delete the existing partition by pressing "D" when prompted, then create
a new one).

You can find detailed instructions here:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

or here http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm

or here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm



Note that the above causes the loss of everything on the drive, so be sure
you first backup any files you can't afford to lose.

 

[Ken Blake]

In

Thanks for info. I'll give it a go soon.

You're welcome. Glad to help.

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Happy in addition to what others have posted you should ensure that before
you attempt a Repair Install to replace the pirated versions system files
with the legit system files that you run a good spyware scan, antivirus
sweep and then do a decent disk cleanup to ensure your system is in decent
shape.

 

[Happy]

OK will do, thanks.

Happy in addition to what others have posted you should ensure that before
you attempt a Repair Install to replace the pirated versions system files
with the legit system files that you run a good spyware scan, antivirus
sweep and then do a decent disk cleanup to ensure your system is in decent
shape.
--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

I have a computer I acquired that has XP, but it must be a bootleg
version, because I am unable to load SP2 from CD.
As a result, I purchased a new full copy of XP. (I am not on the internet
yet with this computer, it will be used at a relative's place where there
is only dial-up, and want it working ok before I take it down there)
This version of XP already has SP2.
What is the correct procedure to follow to load the new copy, and
eliminate the bootleg one?

 

[Michael Stevens]

In

Thanks for info. I'll give it a go soon.

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