awcp said:
Will be ugrading my PC, can I use the disc purchased to make my
copy genuine to install Windows Xp onto my upgraded PC.
This question seems vague to me.
Something seems to have been left out.
To correctly answer the question *I believe* was asked would require more
detail on your part.
Obviously you have ordered or are considering ordering the Genuine Advantage
Kit...
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx
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Q:What are the details of the genuine Windows offer?
A:To help customers who unknowingly purchased a counterfeit version of
Windows XP, Microsoft has created two genuine Windows offers for those who
qualify:
- Complimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows
XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers
will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a
counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality
counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer.
- Electronic License Key Offer: Microsoft will offer an alternative for
customers who find out via the WGA validation process that they are not
running genuine Windows, but do not qualify for, or choose not to take
advantage of, the complimentary offer. These customers will be able to
license a Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP online for a price of
$99 for Windows XP Home edition or $149 for Windows XP Professional. The
Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP will include a new 25-character
Product Key and a Windows Product Key Update tool that will allow customers
to convert their counterfeit copy to genuine Windows XP electronically.
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You would only do this if you believe your copy of Windows XP (Professional
I assume from your subject). Technically you are purchasing a valid 25
character product key for Windows XP - and not at much savings over buying
one new (unless you qualified for the complimentary offer.)
What do you *mean* by upgrading?
- Will the computer case and some internal components be the same?
- Will there be two or more computers in existance after the "upgrade"
where before there was only one?