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Old April 12th 05, 10:53 PM
Chip_25
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Default Windows 98 Upgrade to OEM Windows XP

I recently upgraded to XP, but did not realize that I purchased an OEM
version of XP. Basically, I did a clean new installation instead of an
upgrade. My programs and files from 98 are all in the "Program Files" folder
on the hard drive. Is there a way to get XP to install these programs? Do I
have to reinstall all of those programs with original disks/CD's?

Thank you.
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Old April 12th 05, 11:26 PM
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You have to re-install..

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I recently upgraded to XP, but did not realize that I purchased an OEM
version of XP. Basically, I did a clean new installation instead of an
upgrade. My programs and files from 98 are all in the "Program Files"
folder
on the hard drive. Is there a way to get XP to install these programs?
Do I
have to reinstall all of those programs with original disks/CD's?

Thank you.



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Old April 13th 05, 12:46 AM
Shenan Stanley
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Chip_25 wrote:
I recently upgraded to XP, but did not realize that I purchased an OEM
version of XP. Basically, I did a clean new installation instead of
an upgrade. My programs and files from 98 are all in the "Program
Files" folder on the hard drive. Is there a way to get XP to install
these programs? Do I have to reinstall all of those programs with
original disks/CD's?


Yes.

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