pirated software

[Jim Neitzel]

I have a Compaq computer with AMD 700 MHz processor that
came originally with Windows 98SE. My son and a friend
loaded Windows XP Pro onto my computer against my
wishes. Now I need to fix the problem because I don't
want to use pirated software. If I return to Windows
98SE by running the recovery disc that came with my
computer, I will have to reload all of the other software
that I use. Keeping Windows XP would be the easiest
solution, but how do I make it legal? If I purchase
Windows XP Pro, which version should I use - OEM, Full
Version, Upgrade from Windows 98 Version? Can I just
reinstall Windows XP Pro with the new CD, then activate
and register it to make it legal?

Where do I go from here?

Thank you.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You'll need to purchase a "full version" of a retail or OEM
version of Windows XP Professional and proceed with
a "repair install".

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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

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

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| I have a Compaq computer with AMD 700 MHz processor that
| came originally with Windows 98SE. My son and a friend
| loaded Windows XP Pro onto my computer against my
| wishes. Now I need to fix the problem because I don't
| want to use pirated software. If I return to Windows
| 98SE by running the recovery disc that came with my
| computer, I will have to reload all of the other software
| that I use. Keeping Windows XP would be the easiest
| solution, but how do I make it legal? If I purchase
| Windows XP Pro, which version should I use - OEM, Full
| Version, Upgrade from Windows 98 Version? Can I just
| reinstall Windows XP Pro with the new CD, then activate
| and register it to make it legal?
|
| Where do I go from here?
|
| Thank you.

 

[Gary R.]

You'll need to purchase a "full version" of a retail or OEM
version of Windows XP Professional and proceed with
a "repair install".

Since he had Win98SE legitimately installed, why wouldn't he be able to use
an upgrade version and save $100?

Gary

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Because he has a "recovery CD" for Windows 98 and not
a conventional Microsoft Windows 98 installation CD.

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

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

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|
| Since he had Win98SE legitimately installed, why wouldn't he be able to use
| an upgrade version and save $100?
|
| Gary