On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:06:15 -0500, David wrote:

A close friend has an unlicensed copy of XP Pro on his PC. Because of
that he is unable to download & install Microsoft Security Essentials.

He wants to get a licensed, legal copy of XP Pro on his PC. I know
where to buy a sealed copy of XP Pro. I need to know how (if
possible) how to install the legal, licensed copy of XP without losing
all his data - that is without reformatting his hard drive. Is this
possible?

Might be; but I'd be inclined to just back up the data (should be backed up
anyway), and do a clean install of the licensed copy of Windows.

--
Norman
~Oh Lord, why have you come
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