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    Will a key that came w/ XP sp1 work w/ sp2?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jesusfrk611, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. Jesusfrk611

    Jesusfrk611 Notebook Consultant

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    My parents PC had sp1 on it, and it's got the key on the box. If I reinstall w/ sp2 can I use that key that came w/ the PC?
     
    Jesusfrk611, Sep 14, 2006
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    yup -- the code goes with the os, the updates are free.
     
    dragonesse, Sep 14, 2006
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    As long as its a SP1 key code yes.

    You run into problems installing SP1 With a post SP2 Key code.
     
    root, Sep 14, 2006
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    Ok, I don't have an sp1 install disc anyway, just an sp2, so I don't have to worry about installing sp1 w/ an sp2 key.
     
    Jesusfrk611, Sep 14, 2006
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    I don't think taht would work then.
     
    iOsiris, Sep 14, 2006
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    The product key only goes with the original install
     
    Sykotic, Sep 15, 2006
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    depending on who made the computer you may be able to reqeust a installation disc set (though theyll hit you for like $20 shipping). Just tell em your HD crashed or something. First time I tried it my reason, though legit, they didnt believe so I called back and said my HD died.
     
    droog13, Sep 15, 2006
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    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Just Download the SP2 update on mircsoft website. It's Free!!
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Sep 16, 2006
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