Morituri-|-Max wrote:
"MSS" wrote in message
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I have XP Pro Version 5.1 running but I do not have the original XP
disk. I
tried to install the various upgrades via download as well as with a
service
pack 2 disc. I get an error message that I have an unregistered
copy of XP &
therefore can't do the upgrades. Can I purchase & install XP PRO
as an upgrade or do I have to buy the full program? Also, what if
I want to but
a lower version of Windows rather than XP Pro.

If you have Win98, or WinME that you bought in the past, just get the
upgrade XP version, then it'll ask you for the previous copy before it
installs.

This is the best answer of the group. You can also use Win95 to qualify
for the upgrade.

Also, go for XP Pro Upgrade. XP Pro can't be repair installed with a XP
Home CD. And you can't downgrade to XP Home without doing a clean
install.

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