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    Question About Un-Installing Windows With A different Version

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dell111, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. dell111

    dell111 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, im trying to fix my friends computer but kind of got stuck. She got a "free" or not genuine version of windows XP. My question is how can i un install the un-genuine version of windows and reinstall a different version. Can I do a system restore or will that not work because it is still dealing with the same version/ key number. Or can i just press system restore and throw in another working key number when it asks. Also would a version of windows xp that is not genuine result in cd drive not working?
     
    dell111, Nov 12, 2007
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    philfna, Nov 13, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Even though that is a perfectly good method, I'd still recommend a complete reformat.

    That installation is a torrent or a pirate copy, and who knows if 'other' code just happened to slip in there like a hidden keylogger or something else equally nasty. It might be a little more of a pain to do a fresh install, but I guarantee you'll worry less and probably have less trouble in the future.
     
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  4. dell111

    dell111 Notebook Consultant

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    how do i do a fresh install then? Do I just Put the the legit copy of windows Xp in?
     
    dell111, Nov 13, 2007
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    yes.......
     
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    put in the cd and reboot. it will ask you if you want to format or just upgrade(if it's a different version (ie home ->pro))
     
    Harper2.0, Nov 13, 2007
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