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    XP Pro OEM

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fdlazarte, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. fdlazarte

    fdlazarte Notebook Consultant

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    since I have an XP Pro OEM CD, is it possible to upgrade my laptop having XP Home without formatting the HD? does the XP Pro OEM needs a clean install?

    im sorry because i haven't tried it before... i use to upgrade a Home Edition with an XP Pro Upgrade CD.

    thnx!
     
    fdlazarte, Jul 21, 2006
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  2. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    yes you can as long as you have an unactivated license
     
    compsavy, Jul 21, 2006
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  3. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    I wouldnt reocmend it as a reformatt usually is needed (and not the quick kind)
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 21, 2006
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  4. mtrivs

    mtrivs Notebook Evangelist

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    You can do it, but it would be better to do a format (not a quick format) to wipe the MFT (Master File Table) and the Partition Tables. I have upgraded from a CD before and noticed not only that the system was slower, but that the computer acted funny.
     
    mtrivs, Jul 22, 2006
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