Question about WinXP Installation

[Guest]

I have a quick question. Would I be able to install an OEM version of
Windows XP Home Edition as an upgrade? I am aware that most OEM software is
the full version. I just wanted to make sure that I'd be able to install as
an upgrade. Thanx.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No. OEM versions of Windows XP are not capable
of upgrading over an existing Windows installation.
You'll need to perform a "clean install". Only "retail
versions" of Windows XP can perform an upgrade.

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

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| I have a quick question. Would I be able to install an OEM version of
| Windows XP Home Edition as an upgrade? I am aware that most OEM software is
| the full version. I just wanted to make sure that I'd be able to install as
| an upgrade. Thanx.

 

[Guest]

Thanx Carey your reply was helpful.

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have a quick question. Would I be able to install an OEM version of
Windows XP Home Edition as an upgrade? I am aware that most OEM software is
the full version.

No. OEM ones only do clean install. You need a retail Upgrade boxed CD
(which will also install clean if ever needed)