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    Windows 7 Upgrade but dont have XP(orV), HELP!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by maddmatt361, May 31, 2011.

  1. maddmatt361

    maddmatt361 Newbie

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    I just ordered a new laptop, a sager np5160, from Xoticpc.

    When I ordered it, I choose not to purchase an OS with it, having seen the $30.00 Windows 7 upgrade for students.

    So heres the problem....

    The new laptop won't have windows xp or vista on it to upgrade from, which is needed seeing as it is a windows 7 "upgrade".

    I do have windows XP on this desktop, but if i moved it to that computer, it would no longer be operable on the desktop. Furthermore, I believe this XP machine is OEM, and thus cannot be moved, anyway.

    Would it be possible or smart to buy a windows XP key online?

    This site lists them for $22. Is that legit? Linked removed by mod

    And if it is, could i instal XP on the new laptop with the OEM disc I already have? ( I assume its OEM. Looks like a windows cd, but says 'for distribution with a new PC only. for product support, contact the manufacturer of your PC.')

    In the case that its not possible, but I could potentially use that purchasable key, where can i get a retail XP cd?

    And to clarify, I already bought the windows 7 upgrade =/, so I would really like to make this work instead of just buying windows 7.

    I found this video. Does anybody know if it would work?

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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Ways to bypass restrictions are not allowed to be discussed here(see forum rules). Thread closed. Also, any site just selling keys to software should be avoided at all cost.