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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP
software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I
just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
Please excuse the grammatically error on my previous post. It is midnight
and I am tired... yawn. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "Michael D. Alligood" wrote in message ... I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are
hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the
upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing
what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a: COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00) to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
I am looking at one cd right now. It is a Gateway "Operating System --
Windows XP -- Home Edition" cd. It is not a hologram cd. I do own the hologram cds as well. And all came with a COA. In regards to the price of Windows XP Professional, it sell for $299 at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....type=pr oduct And Windows XP Home is $199. Then you tack on another $199 for the Professional upgrade. That $400 plus tax right there. Hope that helps! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a: COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00) to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
Thanks - you might have missed in my other post that I am
Canadian, so the prices seem to be much higher over here. Would you know if we are allowed to purchase US software? Also, here is another scenario since you've been so helpful: Can I buy 1 full version of Home Ed. and 1 Home upgrade and use these on both of my computers (2 different COAs on 2 different computers)? Thanks,Tiger -----Original Message----- I am looking at one cd right now. It is a Gateway "Operating System -- Windows XP -- Home Edition" cd. It is not a hologram cd. I do own the hologram cds as well. And all came with a COA. In regards to the price of Windows XP Professional, it sell for $299 at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? id=1051806637688&skuId=4272307&type=product And Windows XP Home is $199. Then you tack on another $199 for the Professional upgrade. That $400 plus tax right there. Hope that helps! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a: COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00) to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . . |
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Yeah, I kind of missed the Canadian part... Really, I am not sure about
purchasing software from the US. I do not see a reason why you cannot. Can I buy 1 full version of Home Ed. and 1 Home upgrade and use these on both of my computers (2 different COAs on 2 different computers)? Do you mean 1 full version of home ed. and 1 pro upgrade on the same pc. Yes, can do that without a problem... Good Luck! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks - you might have missed in my other post that I am Canadian, so the prices seem to be much higher over here. Would you know if we are allowed to purchase US software? Also, here is another scenario since you've been so helpful: Thanks,Tiger -----Original Message----- I am looking at one cd right now. It is a Gateway "Operating System -- Windows XP -- Home Edition" cd. It is not a hologram cd. I do own the hologram cds as well. And all came with a COA. In regards to the price of Windows XP Professional, it sell for $299 at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? id=1051806637688&skuId=4272307&type=product And Windows XP Home is $199. Then you tack on another $199 for the Professional upgrade. That $400 plus tax right there. Hope that helps! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a: COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00) to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . . |
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It depends on the agreement that your two countries have. The US attemps =
to make this illegal in all countries. Unlike my country Canada stands = up to the US rather than getting the tongue working.=20 --=20 ---------------------------------------------------------- 'Not happy John! Defending our democracy', http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html "Michael D. Alligood" wrote in message = ... Yeah, I kind of missed the Canadian part... Really, I am not sure = about purchasing software from the US. I do not see a reason why you cannot. =20 Can I buy 1 full version of Home Ed. and 1 Home upgrade and use these on both of my computers (2 different COAs on 2 different computers)? =20 Do you mean 1 full version of home ed. and 1 pro upgrade on the same = pc. Yes, can do that without a problem... =20 Good Luck! --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks - you might have missed in my other post that I am Canadian, so the prices seem to be much higher over here. Would you know if we are allowed to purchase US software? Also, here is another scenario since you've been so helpful: Thanks,Tiger -----Original Message----- I am looking at one cd right now. It is a Gateway "Operating System --=20 Windows XP -- Home Edition" cd. It is not a hologram cd. I do own the hologram cds as well. And all came with a COA. In regards to the price of Windows XP Professional, it sell for $299 at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? id=3D1051806637688&skuId=3D4272307&type=3Dproduct And Windows XP Home is $199. Then you tack on another $199 for the Professional upgrade. That $400 plus tax right there. Hope that helps! --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a: COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00) to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . . =20 |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
More clarification:
1 new computer - want to buy Home Ed. and use as a base to upgrade Pro (so this computer will have Home Ed. on it only as a means to upgrade to Pro). Therefore this computer will use COA from Pro version. 2nd old computer - want to install the Home Ed. into this computer and use Home Ed. as main os. This computer will use COA from Home Ed. I guess I'm asking if I can just install the Home Ed. as a base into new computer, without registering, in order to then install Pro version. I will then reinstall Home Ed. into 2nd computer, but register using the COA that came with it. Do you follow? Tiger -----Original Message----- Yeah, I kind of missed the Canadian part... Really, I am not sure about purchasing software from the US. I do not see a reason why you cannot. Can I buy 1 full version of Home Ed. and 1 Home upgrade and use these on both of my computers (2 different COAs on 2 different computers)? Do you mean 1 full version of home ed. and 1 pro upgrade on the same pc. Yes, can do that without a problem... Good Luck! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks - you might have missed in my other post that I am Canadian, so the prices seem to be much higher over here. Would you know if we are allowed to purchase US software? Also, here is another scenario since you've been so helpful: Thanks,Tiger -----Original Message----- I am looking at one cd right now. It is a Gateway "Operating System -- Windows XP -- Home Edition" cd. It is not a hologram cd. I do own the hologram cds as well. And all came with a COA. In regards to the price of Windows XP Professional, it sell for $299 at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? id=1051806637688&skuId=4272307&type=product And Windows XP Home is $199. Then you tack on another $199 for the Professional upgrade. That $400 plus tax right there. Hope that helps! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a: COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00) to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . . . |
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Can you put Pro upgrade over full version Home?
That's a breach of the EULA, which you can read by typing eula.txt into =
Start Run. Anything upgraded becomes part of the upgraded product. --=20 ---------------------------------------------------------- 'Not happy John! Defending our democracy', http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html "tiger" wrote in message = ... More clarification: =20 1 new computer - want to buy Home Ed. and use as a base to=20 upgrade Pro (so this computer will have Home Ed. on it=20 only as a means to upgrade to Pro). Therefore this=20 computer will use COA from Pro version. =20 2nd old computer - want to install the Home Ed. into this=20 computer and use Home Ed. as main os. This computer will=20 use COA from Home Ed.=20 =20 I guess I'm asking if I can just install the Home Ed. as a=20 base into new computer, without registering, in order to=20 then install Pro version. I will then reinstall Home Ed.=20 into 2nd computer, but register using the COA that came=20 with it. =20 Do you follow? Tiger =20 =20 -----Original Message----- Yeah, I kind of missed the Canadian part... Really, I am=20 not sure about purchasing software from the US. I do not see a reason=20 why you cannot. Can I buy 1 full version of Home Ed. and 1 Home upgrade and use these on both of my computers (2 different COAs=20 on 2 different computers)? Do you mean 1 full version of home ed. and 1 pro upgrade=20 on the same pc. Yes, can do that without a problem... Good Luck! --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks - you might have missed in my other post that I=20 am Canadian, so the prices seem to be much higher over=20 here. Would you know if we are allowed to purchase US=20 software? Also, here is another scenario since you've been so helpful: Thanks,Tiger -----Original Message----- I am looking at one cd right now. It is a Gateway "Operating System --=20 Windows XP -- Home Edition" cd. It is not a hologram=20 cd. I do own the hologram cds as well. And all came with a=20 COA. In regards to the price of Windows XP Professional, it sell for $299 at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? id=3D1051806637688&skuId=3D4272307&type=3Dproduct And Windows XP Home is $199. Then you tack on another $199 for the Professional upgrade. That $400 plus tax right there. Hope that helps! --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in=20 message ... Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a:=20 COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is=20 close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00)=20 to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro=20 upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything=20 properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and=20 less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going=20 to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually=20 we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our=20 money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new=20 Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This=20 way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have=20 to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft=20 today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of=20 course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission=20 from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have=20 figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only=20 time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores=20 or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp=20 from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new=20 windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem=20 is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this=20 can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade=20 windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer,=20 then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run=20 into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or=20 so in the past year. --=20 Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote=20 in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question.=20 We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new=20 computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base=20 in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have=20 Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and=20 upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . . . |
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tiger wrote:
Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? If you get an Upgrade CD you need some legitimate qualifying product to complete the license - that might be an old win98 CD for example. Provided you have that to sustain the license you should be able technically to install a Pro Upgrade CD over the questionable Home by running the Upgrade *from* the existing Home system -- Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies) Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit) |
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Thanks! I just finally read through the EULA and now I
understand. I confused myself and it makes total sense now that the Home Ed. would become part of the upgrade - hence the word "upgrade." Duh! It's mean a rough couple of days here with computer problems, so thanks for pointing that out. I guess we're back at square one! Tiger -----Original Message----- That's a breach of the EULA, which you can read by typing eula.txt into Start Run. Anything upgraded becomes part of the upgraded product. -- ---------------------------------------------------------- 'Not happy John! Defending our democracy', http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...88392635123.ht ml "tiger" wrote in message ... More clarification: 1 new computer - want to buy Home Ed. and use as a base to upgrade Pro (so this computer will have Home Ed. on it only as a means to upgrade to Pro). Therefore this computer will use COA from Pro version. 2nd old computer - want to install the Home Ed. into this computer and use Home Ed. as main os. This computer will use COA from Home Ed. I guess I'm asking if I can just install the Home Ed. as a base into new computer, without registering, in order to then install Pro version. I will then reinstall Home Ed. into 2nd computer, but register using the COA that came with it. Do you follow? Tiger -----Original Message----- Yeah, I kind of missed the Canadian part... Really, I am not sure about purchasing software from the US. I do not see a reason why you cannot. Can I buy 1 full version of Home Ed. and 1 Home upgrade and use these on both of my computers (2 different COAs on 2 different computers)? Do you mean 1 full version of home ed. and 1 pro upgrade on the same pc. Yes, can do that without a problem... Good Luck! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks - you might have missed in my other post that I am Canadian, so the prices seem to be much higher over here. Would you know if we are allowed to purchase US software? Also, here is another scenario since you've been so helpful: Thanks,Tiger -----Original Message----- I am looking at one cd right now. It is a Gateway "Operating System -- Windows XP -- Home Edition" cd. It is not a hologram cd. I do own the hologram cds as well. And all came with a COA. In regards to the price of Windows XP Professional, it sell for $299 at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? id=1051806637688&skuId=4272307&type=product And Windows XP Home is $199. Then you tack on another $199 for the Professional upgrade. That $400 plus tax right there. Hope that helps! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Can you elaborate please - in reference to rep not knowing what he was talking about? Are you saying that OEM sources can be burned onto CD? According to the Microsoft website all Windows products must come with both a: COA and hologram CD, period. In regards to buying XP Pro full version - this is close to $450.00 + tax by itself, and then we still need to buy the upgrade version at $300.00 + tax (total $800.00) to put into second computer. We don't think that the 2nd computer needs Pro as well, so we thought why not buy the full version of Home for $300.00 and then by Pro upgrade for $300.00 ($600.00). Want to do everything properly, but looking to save some money as we might be out the $160.00 as well for the burned OEM version that our computer guy sold to us. Looking at all suggestions, thanks. Please explain your Microsoft reference, Tiger -----Original Message----- Why not purchase the full version of Windows XP Pro instead of doing the upgrade path? It would be cheapier, less time, and less hassle... Do you think that he said this in reference to my actual computer guy (small time store) because he knew that I hadn't purchased a major OEM computer package? No, I do not believe that. What I do believe is that the rep did not know what her/she was talking about... I am never going to get awarded MVP if I keep that up! lol... -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... Thanks for your time. Just to clarify - Actually we are hoping that our computer guy will refund us our money tomorrow so that we can go and purchase 2 new Windows programs (Home Ed. full version, and Pro version) from a retail outlet such as Costco or Best Buy. This way we don't have to worry about anything and we will not have any illegal software. It means that we will have to wipe our system clean, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. That being said, can we do it this way? In response to your hologram CD info, Microsoft today told me that all OEM CDs must be hologram, but of course we all know that Dell, EMachines, etc... get permission from Microsoft to imprint their own CDs. Thanks again, Tiger -----Original Message----- I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger . . . . . |
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I remember reading and, I believe answer some of your posts yesterday. I
just looked back today over your posts and I must say that I am sorry for the trouble you must be going through! First off, let me say this about the illegitimate cd -- and obviously you have figured it out, the cd does not have to be a hologram cd to be legit. The only time you will run into a hologram cd is if you purchase the cd in stores or from a computer company like you thought you did with your last computer guy. Here is your ammo for you computer guy -- if you purchased windows xp from him, you purchased the cd and license, period. Now your first post was, "Can I put the new windows xp cd on my old computer?" The answer to that is no. The problem is not the cd mind you. The problem is that both your old computer's and new computer's windows product number has already been used. So now you are thinking of installing Win XP home edition on the old computer and upgrading it to XP Pro? Yes this can be done without a problem. My quetion is, did you purchase an upgrade windows xp professional cd? if so, then yes you can upgrade. If not, and you are planning on using the same windows xp cd that came with your new computer, then no. No here is the kicker to the whole mess. I run into clients whos hard drive has crashed on them and they need replacing. I replace there hard drives and use the windows xp cd with there product key to install windows xp on their new hard drives. It comes back and tells me that this product has already been register. I call the 800 number of Microsoft and they give me another key. This has happened probably a dozen times or so in the past year. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI "tiger" wrote in message ... We have received lots of help tonight with our Windows XP software problem, so here is another question. We have 2 home computers - we want Pro on our new computer, and Home Ed. on 2nd computer. Here is my husband's question: We want to put full version of Home. Ed. on 2nd computer, and then install it on new computer as a base in order to install Pro. Therefore, one computer will have Pro and one will have Home Ed. (full version Home, and upgrade version of Pro). Can we do this? Thanks, Tiger |
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