Valid XP pro installed over pirate version?

Boot from the new, valid XP CD and do a repair install. This process will
ask for the CD key and then do its thing. When it finishes you will then
register and activate.

<Pete DeleteThis @nospam.com> wrote in message
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> THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:
>
> The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally agreed
> to
> mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
> Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format the
> disk
> and start from scratch?
> I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
> -Pete
>
>
>
>

You can install over the original copy but to reduce the risk of errors
I would suggest you format your drive fist witch you can do by starting
your computer from the xp cd.

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Just do the Repair Installation - It will work fine and your data will still
be intact.

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>> You can install over the original copy but to reduce the risk of errors
>> I would suggest you format your drive fist witch you can do by starting
>> your computer from the xp cd.
>>
> That is EXACTLY what I hoped to avoid.
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>
>

Especially since they will probably give the person an OEM disk. Can OEM
versions do a repair install?


"Kerry Brown" <kerry RemoveThis @kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message
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> No one has mentioned it yet but you should back up any important data
> before doing a repair install. It is unlikely to cause any problems but
> there is always the possibilty of a problem when overwriting system files
>
> --
> Kerry
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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> Pete RemoveThis @nospam.com wrote:
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>>
>>
>> THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:
>>
>> The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally
>> agreed to mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
>> Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format
>> the disk and start from scratch?
>> I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
>> -Pete
>
>

Absolutely--the only exception is recovery cds that use image files instead
of the actual installer.

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"LVTravel" <none.RemoveThis@nothere.com> wrote in message
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> Especially since they will probably give the person an OEM disk. Can OEM
> versions do a repair install?
>
>
> "Kerry Brown" <kerry.RemoveThis@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message
> news:OrmqMp8XGHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> No one has mentioned it yet but you should back up any important data
>> before doing a repair install. It is unlikely to cause any problems but
>> there is always the possibilty of a problem when overwriting system files
>>
>> --
>> Kerry
>> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>>
>> Pete.RemoveThis@nospam.com wrote:
>>> X-No-Archive: yes
>>>
>>>
>>> THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:
>>>
>>> The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally
>>> agreed to mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
>>> Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format
>>> the disk and start from scratch?
>>> I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
>>> -Pete
>>
>>
>
>

In news:1%D%f.24366$NS6.21571@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com,
Pete.RemoveThis@nospam.com <Pete.RemoveThis@nospam.com> replied with a
> X-No-Archive: yes
>
>
> THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:
>
> The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally
> agreed to mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
> Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format
> the disk and start from scratch?
> I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
> -Pete

I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018
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Michael Stevens wrote:
> In news:1%D%f.24366$NS6.21571@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com,
> Pete.TakeThisOut@nospam.com <Pete.TakeThisOut@nospam.com> replied with a
>> X-No-Archive: yes
>>
>>
>> THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:
>>
>> The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally
>> agreed to mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
>> Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format
>> the disk and start from scratch?
>> I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
>> -Pete
>
> I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018
Michael:

I followed your FAQ #18......
I got to where it shows xppid.zip and when I click it to
download, I get a message saying it isn't there.
I filed a query on this .... here in this forum.....
on 4/14/06 ...... and I tried sending you an email
direct to what I thought was your address, and it bounced.
Please advise.

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<billurie.RemoveThis@nospam.org> wrote in message
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> Michael Stevens wrote:
>> In news:1%D%f.24366$NS6.21571@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com,
>> Pete.RemoveThis@nospam.com <Pete.RemoveThis@nospam.com> replied with a
>>> X-No-Archive: yes
>>>
>>>
>>> THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:
>>>
>>> The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally
>>> agreed to mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
>>> Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format
>>> the disk and start from scratch?
>>> I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
>>> -Pete
>>
>> I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
>> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018
> Michael:
>
> I followed your FAQ #18......
> I got to where it shows xppid.zip and when I click it to
> download, I get a message saying it isn't there.
> I filed a query on this .... here in this forum.....
> on 4/14/06 ...... and I tried sending you an email
> direct to what I thought was your address, and it bounced.
> Please advise.
>
> --
> William B. Lurie

I emailed you that it is now fixed and thank you for the heads-up.
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If I were you, I would make darned sure I uninstalled & reformatted all my
disks b-4 I installed the new version with the right key...I don't understand
microsofts policy on OEM replacement disks...they are the supplier...I build
my own pc's & used to buy a copy of OEM with every new motherboard...MS says
only aftermarket disks are replaceable...rhis is the 3rd version of XP OEM
i've had to buy...its supposed to be replaceable for $26.00 + tax...even from
oem's...but microsoft could give a damn...although the world runs on ms
products...I also have a $636.00
(or some thing like that microsoft for small business server, a set of
6disks, + 1 Extra disk called service pak 3 (2000 edition).but althugh its
installed, i'm using domino server right now.
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"Pete@nospam.com" wrote:

> X-No-Archive: yes
>
>
> THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY:
>
> The people I bought my computer from -with a bad key, have finally agreed to
> mail me a genuine copy of XP pro. with a VALID key.
> Now, can I simply install over the existing copy, or must I format the disk
> and start from scratch?
> I look forward to being able to get updates, and SP2!!
> -Pete
>
>
>
>
>