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    old version of xp home

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by samw1se, Jun 18, 2006.

  1. samw1se

    samw1se Notebook Geek

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    just ordered my laptop without an os. i am planning to use an old xp home disk,i think ive had it since about 2001. can anyone tell me if i install it and download sp2 will it be just as good as buying a new disk?
    by this i mean will it run as fast? have all the same features? and cope with new hardware and games?
     
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  2. Sykotic

    Sykotic Notebook Evangelist

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    it must not be an oem branded disk or currently installed on another computer. other than that, it should install and upgrade ok. GL
     
    Sykotic, Jun 18, 2006
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