repair installation-oem

[Guest]

can i use an oem version of xp pro to legitamize the version of xp that i'm using (invalid key-can't get SP1). i found oem for a lot less than the full retail (around $150). i've already been ripped off for the xp upgrade and don't want to spend up to three hundred for the retail xp if i don't have to.

 

[Michael Stevens]

can i use an oem version of xp pro to legitamize the version of xp that

i'm using (invalid key-can't get SP1). i found oem for a lot less than the
full retail (around $150). i've already been ripped off for the xp upgrade
and don't want to spend up to three hundred for the retail xp if i don't
have to.

You need the retail full version if you want to keep the existing
installation. You can backup the important data and use the OEM version for
a clean install.

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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