xp keys

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Hi,

No, because it wouldn't work anyways - they are not interchangeable. Not to
mention that if the Home key is already in use on another system it would
not be available to use to correct the Pro system. What you would need is a
regular retail version of WinXP Pro and do a repair installation with the
valid product key.

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coleas said:
Hi

can I use a valid xp home key on a xp pro installation with a suspect key ?

thanks
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No. Product Keys are bound to the specific type and language of
CD/license (OEM, Volume, retail, full, or Upgrade) with which they are
purchased. For example, a WinXP Home OEM Product Key won't work for any
retail version of WinXP Home, or for any version of WinXP Pro, and vice
versa. An upgrade's Product Key cannot be used with a full version CD,
and vice versa. An OEM Product Key will not work to install a retail
product. An Italian Product Key will not work with an English CD.
Bottom line: Product Keys and CD types cannot be mixed & matched.


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