| Re: wtb Windows XP professional UPGRADE version |
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Group: uk.adverts.computer · Group Profile
Author: Rob MorleyRob Morley Date: Sep 12, 2008 03:02
On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:54:29 +0100
"Essex Laptops - Andy Usher" essexlaptops.co.uk> wrote:>
> "Rob Morley" ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:20080911122520.2e01920c@bluemoon...>> AFAIK only OEM versions won't let you do an upgrade install,
>> although upgrading can cause problems best avoided by doing a clean
>> install anyway. The difference between upgrade version and full
>> retail is that the upgrade version wants to see a qualifying
>> product, either already installed or on the installation medium.
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> Clean install is best, if its a old PC then the majority of drivers
> would be on the SP2 OEM CD anyway is it that which concerns you ?
>
I assume this is intended for the OP rather than me.
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