upgrade from pre-loaded ME

[dan]

My computer manufacturer did not provide a disc copy of
the pre-loaded ME operating system. The product key is
printed on the machine. Will I be able to use the upgrade
version of windows XP or do I have to buy the full version?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You can use the "Upgrade Version" of Windows XP to
upgrade over your existing Windows ME operating system.

Download and run the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/advisor.mspx

Description of the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307726&Product=winxp

How to prepare to upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316639&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| My computer manufacturer did not provide a disc copy of
| the pre-loaded ME operating system. The product key is
| printed on the machine. Will I be able to use the upgrade
| version of windows XP or do I have to buy the full version?