Want to replace XP VLK with XP OEM

[ricardo]

I currently have an XP Pro VLK edition on my PC and want to replace it
with an XP Pro OEM version that I purchased when I bought a new hard
disk. My question is: Can I just change the product key using the
keyfinder/changer by magic-jellyfish and then activate, or can I do some
other type of installation so as not to lose any of my current settings.
OR will I have to do a complete clean install from the OEM disk.
Thanks in advance
ricardo

 

[Guest]

Insert the oem cd on boot if it doesnt boot run it in windows and click
install, if you do not want to do an reinstallation and loose files click
upgrade or if yopu dont have click new installation. Click next then insert
cd-key and off you go =)

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I currently have an XP Pro VLK edition on my PC and want to replace
it
with an XP Pro OEM version that I purchased when I bought a new hard
disk. My question is: Can I just change the product key using the
keyfinder/changer by magic-jellyfish and then activate, or can I do
some other type of installation so as not to lose any of my current
settings. OR will I have to do a complete clean install from the OEM
disk. Thanks in advance
ricardo

You need to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade)
installation, using the new CD and Product Key.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

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[ricardo]

I currently have an XP Pro VLK edition on my PC and want to replace it
with an XP Pro OEM version that I purchased when I bought a new hard
disk. My question is: Can I just change the product key using the
keyfinder/changer by magic-jellyfish and then activate, or can I do some
other type of installation so as not to lose any of my current settings.
OR will I have to do a complete clean install from the OEM disk.
Thanks in advance
ricardo

Thanky You very much. Your help is really appreciated.