What problem might occur doing an in-place upgrade ?

[Guest]

Hi, this might be a general question but I would like to know what problems
might occur doing an in-place upgrade. You see, my current Win XP Pro is a
pirated version and my guess is an in-place upgrade using an Original Retail
Version from a pirated will probably cause some problems. Suggestions from
anyone that have done this kind of in place upgrade is deeply appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

All you need to do is to purchase a "Full Version" of
Windows XP Professional and perform a "repair install"
using the new CD and Product Key. If performed correctly,
all your existing files will remain intact.

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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

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

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| Hi, this might be a general question but I would like to know what problems
| might occur doing an in-place upgrade. You see, my current Win XP Pro is a
| pirated version and my guess is an in-place upgrade using an Original Retail
| Version from a pirated will probably cause some problems. Suggestions from
| anyone that have done this kind of in place upgrade is deeply appreciated.
|
| Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Ok thanks a lot coz ! Doing a repair worries me a lot since my cd-r is
spoiled and reformatting is out of the question since i cant do any backup.
Hopefully everything will be fine once i do the repair install with my newly
bought full version.