Will HP Restore disc serve as proof of ownership for XP upgrade?

[BGC]

I've been asked to ready a computer for donation. I have the HP restore
disc set (WinME) but do not have the CD Key. Will these restore discs serve
as proof of ownership when doing a clean install with an XP Home upgrade
disc?

Thanks,
BGC

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No. You'll need a conventional Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME
installation CD. Otherwise, you'll need to purchase a "Full Version"
of Windows XP.

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| I've been asked to ready a computer for donation. I have the HP restore
| disc set (WinME) but do not have the CD Key. Will these restore discs serve
| as proof of ownership when doing a clean install with an XP Home upgrade
| disc?
|
| Thanks,
| BGC

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I've been asked to ready a computer for donation. I have the HP restore
disc set (WinME) but do not have the CD Key.

HP Restore CD means it's an OEM license, so the Product Key should be
on a label affixed to the PC case.

Will these restore discs serve
as proof of ownership when doing a clean install with an XP Home upgrade
disc?

No, only a true installation CD will suffice.


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Bruce Chambers

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