I want to get rid of XP OEM and start fresh

No, all I have is a partition on my hard drive that contains the OEM
installation. I have no disk other than the recovery disks I made when I
first set the system up.

"Tom" wrote in message
...
Do you have the OEM install disk (not a recovery disk)?

"Lynne" wrote in message
news:HT41e.2541$Mt5.1488@fed1read01...
Be that as it may, it matters to me. I don't like the idea of having to
"restore" to the original setup should something go wrong. Compaq saw
fit
to
include a lot of stuff that I could care less about. It took me hours to
get
rid of all of it. Now, I'd like to simply start fresh with my own
version,
with my own disk.

Lynne

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this, other than
the
fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled. Now that
the
1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail version of
XP
Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can install
the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing OEM
version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I must
purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place I can
get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade version?

Thanks.

Lynne

I failed to include several pieces of information in my original post.
Compaq gave me a flat no, that I have to purchase the full retail version of
XP home, that the upgrade retail version won't work, that it is not possible
to install the upgrade version, which makes no sense to me. Before I called
and spoke to Compaq, my game plan was to format my C drive (the one that has
OEM XP home on it), pop in the XP home (upgrade version) disk, insert the
Win9x cd when prompted for proof of ownership of a prior version of Windows.
But Compaq told me "no way, no how" so I posted to this group. I have legit,
no longer used copies of Windows 95 and 98. To an earlier responder to my
original post: no, I do not have an OEM XP disk - XP is preinstalled on a
separate partition on my hard drive. That's what I would have to restore
from should something happen. As to someone's post asking why I didn't buy a
copy of XP Pro, I've already purchased WinXP home ed., upgrade, retail
version - I got it two weeks ago at Best Buy - it will cost me $39.99 after
the rebate. I thought that was a pretty good deal. It looks like the post
from Kerry Brown has the information I was looking for - verifying that I
can format and do an clean installation from that point. That's what I was
trying to find out. Again, it just didn't make sense that Compaq would tell
me that there is no way I can install an upgrade version. Compaq made no
mention of formatting, having a prior version, etc. Their response led me to
post here, for verification, one way or the other on how to do what I want
to do. Thanks so much. Lynne

"Kerry Brown" *o*m wrote in message
...
"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled. Now that
the
1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail version of XP
Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can install the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing OEM
version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I must
purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place I can
get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade version?

Thanks.

Lynne


Lynne

When installing the XP Home upgrade it looks for a qualifying product.
Upgrading from XP Home OEM to XP Home Retail is not supported. See he
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;292607

You could delete the partition and do a clean install, during the
installation you will be asked to insert a qualifying media into a CD
drive.
At this point if you have a Windows 98/Me CD put it into the drive and the
upgrade will proceed. If the 98/Me CD was from another computer this is
against the terms of Microsoft's EULA. Whether it is illegal, immoral,
unethical etc. is the subject of much debate.

You could also try one of the procedures at the following link:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm They may not work in
this case or they may end up doing a reinstall and you will have to
reinstall all your programs.

Please note doing a clean install will erase all your data. Back up any
needed data before trying any of these suggestions.

Kerry

Michael Stevens has it right for you in what to do in your situation.

"Lynne" wrote in message
news:CBb1e.3874$Mt5.65@fed1read01...
No, all I have is a partition on my hard drive that contains the OEM
installation. I have no disk other than the recovery disks I made when I
first set the system up.

"Tom" wrote in message
...
Do you have the OEM install disk (not a recovery disk)?

"Lynne" wrote in message
news:HT41e.2541$Mt5.1488@fed1read01...
Be that as it may, it matters to me. I don't like the idea of having to
"restore" to the original setup should something go wrong. Compaq saw
fit
to
include a lot of stuff that I could care less about. It took me hours
to
get
rid of all of it. Now, I'd like to simply start fresh with my own
version,
with my own disk.

Lynne

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this, other than
the
fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled. Now
that
the
1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail version of
XP
Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can install
the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing OEM
version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I must
purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place I
can
get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade version?

Thanks.

Lynne

I personally do not care if you had me in your message filters, killfiles
are people who typically avoid seeing their words pointed out to them when
they are wrong or inconclusive with their words (as MPT does to so many,
when they point out to her, as she violates her own rules). I simply asked
you a question, if you don't want to explain it, that is perfectly fine and
I don't care; it shows your willingness to explain what this means to you as
you get festered over it, as well as shows your level of an MVP, IMHO.

Anyway, my second reponse was a legitmnate question, which was:

But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with the
certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

You then get testy with the "I'm not in the mood for splitting hairs"
thingie, LOL. Maybe you should give it up for a time, or take some strong
muscle relaxers before doing newsgroup readings and replies.

Note, my original questions were not nasty, nor were they posted to get a
rise, I would have asked any other the very same thing, had they posted in
the same manner.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

If I didn't have patience, your name and ID would be in a message rule.. I
know that you consider yourself smart by questioning almost everything
that I or other MVPs say, but I consider behaviour like yours to be
'compulsive', as probably will many other people..

And no, I am not going to explain anything to you just so that your ego
can take a boost.. if you are happy for the world and his dog to see you
as a 'nitpicking' troll, then you are doing an excellent job..

For the record, you don't get me down at all.. your posts amuse me.. keep
up the good work.. as long as you keep making yourself look bad, the rest
of us can bask in your wake..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
*Mike Hall MS-MVP, Hmm, gets testy, and refuses to explain what
"Official" versions mean to him*

Bottom line, whether you lack patience or not (wonder why you post here
if you possess those attributes), anything sold by MS to OEMs is
"Official", and in this context does not mean qualifying as I ask simply
ask you what "Official" was (too bad you cannot answer the question). Did
I split your last hair Mikey?

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

It means whatever you want it to mean.. I am not in the mood to split
hairs with anybody right about now.. perhaps you might want to ask the
OP directly as to whether she understood what point I was making..
whatever makes you happy..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with the
certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

But I guess it needed to be pointed out that "qualifying" media is what
she needs.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
An OEM recovery CD maybe?.. as opposed to an OEM CD bought with a
piece of hardware or retail version?

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
An OEM version is not official? Please elaborate, as I thought any
legally purchased versions of Windows are "official".


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this, other
than the fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled. Now
that the 1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail version
of XP Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can
install the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing OEM
version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I must
purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place I
can get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade version?

Thanks.

Lynne

"Lynne" wrote in message
news:Rkc1e.3875$Mt5.2812@fed1read01...
I failed to include several pieces of information in my original post.
Compaq gave me a flat no, that I have to purchase the full retail version
of
XP home, that the upgrade retail version won't work, that it is not
possible
to install the upgrade version, which makes no sense to me. Before I
called
and spoke to Compaq, my game plan was to format my C drive (the one that
has
OEM XP home on it), pop in the XP home (upgrade version) disk, insert the
Win9x cd when prompted for proof of ownership of a prior version of
Windows.
But Compaq told me "no way, no how" so I posted to this group. I have
legit,
no longer used copies of Windows 95 and 98. To an earlier responder to my
original post: no, I do not have an OEM XP disk - XP is preinstalled on a
separate partition on my hard drive. That's what I would have to restore
from should something happen. As to someone's post asking why I didn't buy
a
copy of XP Pro, I've already purchased WinXP home ed., upgrade, retail
version - I got it two weeks ago at Best Buy - it will cost me $39.99
after
the rebate. I thought that was a pretty good deal. It looks like the post
from Kerry Brown has the information I was looking for - verifying that I
can format and do an clean installation from that point. That's what I was
trying to find out. Again, it just didn't make sense that Compaq would
tell
me that there is no way I can install an upgrade version. Compaq made no
mention of formatting, having a prior version, etc. Their response led me
to
post here, for verification, one way or the other on how to do what I want
to do. Thanks so much. Lynne


One of my friend's daughters used to work at a call centre that did Compaq
support. They have a binder with answers to questions. They are not allowed
to deviate from the scripts they are given. If your question doesn't fit any
of the pre-existing scenarios they are told to say no, you must run the
system restore to solve your problem. Their overriding concern was how long
the support person was on the phone. Solving the problem didn't enter into
the equation.

Kerry

I wondered why he just kept repeating himself, rather than actually
responding to my question. This was online, with both of us typing, so it
got a little redundant. I kept asking and he kept giving me the same answer.
When I told him I doubted I was the only person on the planet that wanted
to do this, I got a "I've given you the correct answer, deal with it" type
of response. Now, I'm mulling over the wisdom of buying a brand new hard
drive (as a 2nd drive - set as the master) and starting from that point,
keeping my current drive (with everything I've accumulated for the past year
intact) as a 2nd drive. I think I read somewhere that I can transfer old
files and settings from old drive to new during the installation. I'll do
some more research. Anyone have any advice on trying this avenue or am I
making a simple process even more complicated? Lynne


"Kerry Brown" *o*m wrote in message
...
"Lynne" wrote in message
news:Rkc1e.3875$Mt5.2812@fed1read01...
I failed to include several pieces of information in my original post.
Compaq gave me a flat no, that I have to purchase the full retail
version
of
XP home, that the upgrade retail version won't work, that it is not
possible
to install the upgrade version, which makes no sense to me. Before I
called
and spoke to Compaq, my game plan was to format my C drive (the one that
has
OEM XP home on it), pop in the XP home (upgrade version) disk, insert
the
Win9x cd when prompted for proof of ownership of a prior version of
Windows.
But Compaq told me "no way, no how" so I posted to this group. I have
legit,
no longer used copies of Windows 95 and 98. To an earlier responder to
my
original post: no, I do not have an OEM XP disk - XP is preinstalled on
a
separate partition on my hard drive. That's what I would have to restore
from should something happen. As to someone's post asking why I didn't
buy
a
copy of XP Pro, I've already purchased WinXP home ed., upgrade, retail
version - I got it two weeks ago at Best Buy - it will cost me $39.99
after
the rebate. I thought that was a pretty good deal. It looks like the
post
from Kerry Brown has the information I was looking for - verifying that
I
can format and do an clean installation from that point. That's what I
was
trying to find out. Again, it just didn't make sense that Compaq would
tell
me that there is no way I can install an upgrade version. Compaq made no
mention of formatting, having a prior version, etc. Their response led
me
to
post here, for verification, one way or the other on how to do what I
want
to do. Thanks so much. Lynne


One of my friend's daughters used to work at a call centre that did Compaq
support. They have a binder with answers to questions. They are not
allowed
to deviate from the scripts they are given. If your question doesn't fit
any
of the pre-existing scenarios they are told to say no, you must run the
system restore to solve your problem. Their overriding concern was how
long
the support person was on the phone. Solving the problem didn't enter into
the equation.

Kerry

"Lynne" wrote in message
news:Cgf1e.4645$Mt5.3453@fed1read01...
I wondered why he just kept repeating himself, rather than actually
responding to my question. This was online, with both of us typing, so it
got a little redundant. I kept asking and he kept giving me the same
answer.
When I told him I doubted I was the only person on the planet that wanted
to do this, I got a "I've given you the correct answer, deal with it" type
of response. Now, I'm mulling over the wisdom of buying a brand new hard
drive (as a 2nd drive - set as the master) and starting from that point,
keeping my current drive (with everything I've accumulated for the past
year
intact) as a 2nd drive. I think I read somewhere that I can transfer old
files and settings from old drive to new during the installation. I'll do
some more research. Anyone have any advice on trying this avenue or am I
making a simple process even more complicated? Lynne



Having a second drive can be a nice option. You can store backups on the
second drive. Before going any further, have you made backup CD/DVD's of the
restore partition? I would do this before proceeding. Then in the worst case
scenario or if you want to sell the computer in the future you can restore
it to the factory settings. Once you have a verified CD/DVD backup make a
second copy. Then you can delete the restore partition and do whatever you
want regarding hard drives, partitioning etc.

You can transfer some program settings and all of your data files to a new
install from a second hard drive. In most cases you can't transfer the
actual programs. They will need to be reinstalled. If you use any of the
original Compaq supplied programs this isn't possible without restoring the
whole setup. It's a catch-22 with most brand name PC's. It is possible using
the installation software supplied with some hard drives or programs like
Norton Ghost to make a clone of your old hard drive to the new one and
proceed from there. You would still run into the original upgrade problem of
OEM to Retail possibly not working unless you format and do a clean install.
At least you would still have your original setup on the old drive if
needed. You may also have to disconnect the old drive while doing the
install. Windows will see the OEM XP on the second drive and may not allow
install. You would also have to take ownership of the files on the second
drive after doing a clean install. The procedure is he
http://support.microsoft.com/default...308421&sd=tech

Kerry

Tom

I have seen your posts in other newsgroups, as well you know.. you have a
tendency to want to criticize others, especially if they are using terms
other than what you feel they should.. good for you..

Re. my status as an MVP, if Microsoft feel that my standard of support no
longer qualifies for the status, I will lose it.. MVP is not a lifetime
award.. it has to be earned yearly..

You are going to have to wait until 2006 to see the outcome.. either that or
complain to the MVP organisation about my performance.. e-mail me, and I
will send you the IDs of people to whom you can forward complaints.. maybe
you could get me struck of before 2006.. would that make you feel better?..
your call..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
I personally do not care if you had me in your message filters, killfiles
are people who typically avoid seeing their words pointed out to them when
they are wrong or inconclusive with their words (as MPT does to so many,
when they point out to her, as she violates her own rules). I simply asked
you a question, if you don't want to explain it, that is perfectly fine and
I don't care; it shows your willingness to explain what this means to you
as you get festered over it, as well as shows your level of an MVP, IMHO.

Anyway, my second reponse was a legitmnate question, which was:

But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

You then get testy with the "I'm not in the mood for splitting hairs"
thingie, LOL. Maybe you should give it up for a time, or take some strong
muscle relaxers before doing newsgroup readings and replies.

Note, my original questions were not nasty, nor were they posted to get a
rise, I would have asked any other the very same thing, had they posted in
the same manner.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

If I didn't have patience, your name and ID would be in a message rule..
I know that you consider yourself smart by questioning almost everything
that I or other MVPs say, but I consider behaviour like yours to be
'compulsive', as probably will many other people..

And no, I am not going to explain anything to you just so that your ego
can take a boost.. if you are happy for the world and his dog to see you
as a 'nitpicking' troll, then you are doing an excellent job..

For the record, you don't get me down at all.. your posts amuse me.. keep
up the good work.. as long as you keep making yourself look bad, the rest
of us can bask in your wake..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
*Mike Hall MS-MVP, Hmm, gets testy, and refuses to explain what
"Official" versions mean to him*

Bottom line, whether you lack patience or not (wonder why you post here
if you possess those attributes), anything sold by MS to OEMs is
"Official", and in this context does not mean qualifying as I ask simply
ask you what "Official" was (too bad you cannot answer the question).
Did I split your last hair Mikey?

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

It means whatever you want it to mean.. I am not in the mood to split
hairs with anybody right about now.. perhaps you might want to ask the
OP directly as to whether she understood what point I was making..
whatever makes you happy..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

But I guess it needed to be pointed out that "qualifying" media is
what she needs.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
An OEM recovery CD maybe?.. as opposed to an OEM CD bought with a
piece of hardware or retail version?

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
An OEM version is not official? Please elaborate, as I thought any
legally purchased versions of Windows are "official".


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this, other
than the fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled. Now
that the 1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail version
of XP Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can
install the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing OEM
version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I
must purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place I
can get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade version?

Thanks.

Lynne

No, not my goal to complain about your lack of patience or virtues thereof
of an MVP. I don't care that you really have those initials, they only mean
as much as the person who wants to represent those letters. I criticize when
I feel it is needed, and it is something I don't do with some kind of
pleasure. As such, I also take criticism, and find fault in myself when it
is pointed out to me, I have no problem with that as well.

You simply got bent over simple question, somehow tying it to your personal
vision of what my persona is to you, that I am not really asking the
question that I did, if for some ulterior motives; that is your problem,
not mine. I take words for what they are in these forums, without placing
some personality that I may or may not know exist, to those those words. I
also do not make words mean something else, that isn't standard, hence why I
asked you straight up what you meant, though such a request seemed a bit
more than you could handle.

Time to move on now!

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

I have seen your posts in other newsgroups, as well you know.. you have a
tendency to want to criticize others, especially if they are using terms
other than what you feel they should.. good for you..

Re. my status as an MVP, if Microsoft feel that my standard of support no
longer qualifies for the status, I will lose it.. MVP is not a lifetime
award.. it has to be earned yearly..

You are going to have to wait until 2006 to see the outcome.. either that
or complain to the MVP organisation about my performance.. e-mail me, and
I will send you the IDs of people to whom you can forward complaints..
maybe you could get me struck of before 2006.. would that make you feel
better?.. your call..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
I personally do not care if you had me in your message filters, killfiles
are people who typically avoid seeing their words pointed out to them when
they are wrong or inconclusive with their words (as MPT does to so many,
when they point out to her, as she violates her own rules). I simply asked
you a question, if you don't want to explain it, that is perfectly fine
and I don't care; it shows your willingness to explain what this means to
you as you get festered over it, as well as shows your level of an MVP,
IMHO.

Anyway, my second reponse was a legitmnate question, which was:

But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

You then get testy with the "I'm not in the mood for splitting hairs"
thingie, LOL. Maybe you should give it up for a time, or take some strong
muscle relaxers before doing newsgroup readings and replies.

Note, my original questions were not nasty, nor were they posted to get a
rise, I would have asked any other the very same thing, had they posted
in the same manner.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

If I didn't have patience, your name and ID would be in a message rule..
I know that you consider yourself smart by questioning almost everything
that I or other MVPs say, but I consider behaviour like yours to be
'compulsive', as probably will many other people..

And no, I am not going to explain anything to you just so that your ego
can take a boost.. if you are happy for the world and his dog to see you
as a 'nitpicking' troll, then you are doing an excellent job..

For the record, you don't get me down at all.. your posts amuse me..
keep up the good work.. as long as you keep making yourself look bad,
the rest of us can bask in your wake..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
*Mike Hall MS-MVP, Hmm, gets testy, and refuses to explain what
"Official" versions mean to him*

Bottom line, whether you lack patience or not (wonder why you post here
if you possess those attributes), anything sold by MS to OEMs is
"Official", and in this context does not mean qualifying as I ask
simply ask you what "Official" was (too bad you cannot answer the
question). Did I split your last hair Mikey?

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

It means whatever you want it to mean.. I am not in the mood to split
hairs with anybody right about now.. perhaps you might want to ask the
OP directly as to whether she understood what point I was making..
whatever makes you happy..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

But I guess it needed to be pointed out that "qualifying" media is
what she needs.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
An OEM recovery CD maybe?.. as opposed to an OEM CD bought with a
piece of hardware or retail version?

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
An OEM version is not official? Please elaborate, as I thought any
legally purchased versions of Windows are "official".


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this, other
than the fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled. Now
that the 1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail version
of XP Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can
install the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing
OEM version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I
must purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place I
can get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade version?

Thanks.

Lynne

Yes, I made the restore/recovery disks that Compaq setup suggested. I guess
that is the same thing as a backup of the restore partition. I didn't make a
backup set, which is an excellent idea. I do have another question regarding
transfering data files if I go the 2nd hard drive route (I have 2 on my
other computer and it's a nice option). I use Outlook Express - will my
e-mails transfer as well from old to new? OE would be installed w/IE, so,
the program would be available in the new setup. I have Norton SystemWorks
Premier (or whatever they call it - it has a full version of Ghost) - I'll
read up on it, too. I agree, it would transfer all of the content intact,
but the OEM OS would be a part of the process. I don't mind doing fresh
installs of the other programs and hardware drivers, but I'm not crazy about
the tweaking and customizing of Windows itself. But, I'll gladly do it so I
can have my own version of XP rather than having to settle for what Compaq
thinks I need. This computer is the first one I've ever bought from a
retailer. It was too good a deal to pass up. We've always had ours custom
built and then upgraded as we saw fit. This has been a whole new experience
for me. I've been really happy with it and it's running great. I've just got
this "bug" to get finally make it my own now that the warranty is up. I'll
be installing a new video card as well. I play a lot of computer games
(adventure, not action) and higher quality graphics is important. Again,
thank you. I appreciate your input - Lynne

"Kerry Brown" *o*m wrote in message
...
"Lynne" wrote in message
news:Cgf1e.4645$Mt5.3453@fed1read01...
I wondered why he just kept repeating himself, rather than actually
responding to my question. This was online, with both of us typing, so
it
got a little redundant. I kept asking and he kept giving me the same
answer.
When I told him I doubted I was the only person on the planet that
wanted
to do this, I got a "I've given you the correct answer, deal with it"
type
of response. Now, I'm mulling over the wisdom of buying a brand new hard
drive (as a 2nd drive - set as the master) and starting from that point,
keeping my current drive (with everything I've accumulated for the past
year
intact) as a 2nd drive. I think I read somewhere that I can transfer old
files and settings from old drive to new during the installation. I'll
do
some more research. Anyone have any advice on trying this avenue or am I
making a simple process even more complicated? Lynne



Having a second drive can be a nice option. You can store backups on the
second drive. Before going any further, have you made backup CD/DVD's of
the
restore partition? I would do this before proceeding. Then in the worst
case
scenario or if you want to sell the computer in the future you can restore
it to the factory settings. Once you have a verified CD/DVD backup make a
second copy. Then you can delete the restore partition and do whatever you
want regarding hard drives, partitioning etc.

You can transfer some program settings and all of your data files to a new
install from a second hard drive. In most cases you can't transfer the
actual programs. They will need to be reinstalled. If you use any of the
original Compaq supplied programs this isn't possible without restoring
the
whole setup. It's a catch-22 with most brand name PC's. It is possible
using
the installation software supplied with some hard drives or programs like
Norton Ghost to make a clone of your old hard drive to the new one and
proceed from there. You would still run into the original upgrade problem
of
OEM to Retail possibly not working unless you format and do a clean
install.
At least you would still have your original setup on the old drive if
needed. You may also have to disconnect the old drive while doing the
install. Windows will see the OEM XP on the second drive and may not allow
install. You would also have to take ownership of the files on the second
drive after doing a clean install. The procedure is he
http://support.microsoft.com/default...308421&sd=tech

Kerry

Tom

When your answers to people are beyond reproach and correct in every way,
then you have a case to criticize others.. presently, you are a long way off
of the mark and you know it..

I took task with you originally because your contributions do little to help
OPs, and your criticisms of those that do try to help also have little
value.. I assume that you will strive to improve as you expect others so to
do..

See you around the newsgroups..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
No, not my goal to complain about your lack of patience or virtues thereof
of an MVP. I don't care that you really have those initials, they only
mean as much as the person who wants to represent those letters. I
criticize when I feel it is needed, and it is something I don't do with
some kind of pleasure. As such, I also take criticism, and find fault in
myself when it is pointed out to me, I have no problem with that as well.

You simply got bent over simple question, somehow tying it to your
personal vision of what my persona is to you, that I am not really asking
the question that I did, if for some ulterior motives; that is your
problem, not mine. I take words for what they are in these forums,
without placing some personality that I may or may not know exist, to
those those words. I also do not make words mean something else, that
isn't standard, hence why I asked you straight up what you meant, though
such a request seemed a bit more than you could handle.

Time to move on now!

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

I have seen your posts in other newsgroups, as well you know.. you have a
tendency to want to criticize others, especially if they are using terms
other than what you feel they should.. good for you..

Re. my status as an MVP, if Microsoft feel that my standard of support no
longer qualifies for the status, I will lose it.. MVP is not a lifetime
award.. it has to be earned yearly..

You are going to have to wait until 2006 to see the outcome.. either that
or complain to the MVP organisation about my performance.. e-mail me, and
I will send you the IDs of people to whom you can forward complaints..
maybe you could get me struck of before 2006.. would that make you feel
better?.. your call..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
I personally do not care if you had me in your message filters, killfiles
are people who typically avoid seeing their words pointed out to them
when they are wrong or inconclusive with their words (as MPT does to so
many, when they point out to her, as she violates her own rules). I
simply asked you a question, if you don't want to explain it, that is
perfectly fine and I don't care; it shows your willingness to explain
what this means to you as you get festered over it, as well as shows your
level of an MVP, IMHO.

Anyway, my second reponse was a legitmnate question, which was:

But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

You then get testy with the "I'm not in the mood for splitting hairs"
thingie, LOL. Maybe you should give it up for a time, or take some
strong muscle relaxers before doing newsgroup readings and replies.

Note, my original questions were not nasty, nor were they posted to get
a rise, I would have asked any other the very same thing, had they
posted in the same manner.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

If I didn't have patience, your name and ID would be in a message
rule.. I know that you consider yourself smart by questioning almost
everything that I or other MVPs say, but I consider behaviour like
yours to be 'compulsive', as probably will many other people..

And no, I am not going to explain anything to you just so that your ego
can take a boost.. if you are happy for the world and his dog to see
you as a 'nitpicking' troll, then you are doing an excellent job..

For the record, you don't get me down at all.. your posts amuse me..
keep up the good work.. as long as you keep making yourself look bad,
the rest of us can bask in your wake..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
*Mike Hall MS-MVP, Hmm, gets testy, and refuses to explain what
"Official" versions mean to him*

Bottom line, whether you lack patience or not (wonder why you post
here if you possess those attributes), anything sold by MS to OEMs is
"Official", and in this context does not mean qualifying as I ask
simply ask you what "Official" was (too bad you cannot answer the
question). Did I split your last hair Mikey?

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

It means whatever you want it to mean.. I am not in the mood to split
hairs with anybody right about now.. perhaps you might want to ask
the OP directly as to whether she understood what point I was
making.. whatever makes you happy..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

But I guess it needed to be pointed out that "qualifying" media is
what she needs.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
An OEM recovery CD maybe?.. as opposed to an OEM CD bought with a
piece of hardware or retail version?

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
An OEM version is not official? Please elaborate, as I thought any
legally purchased versions of Windows are "official".


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in
message ...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this, other
than the fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled. Now
that the 1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail
version of XP Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can
install the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing
OEM version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I
must purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place
I can get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade version?

Thanks.

Lynne

"Lynne" wrote in message
news:gOg1e.5855$Mt5.3543@fed1read01...
Yes, I made the restore/recovery disks that Compaq setup suggested. I
guess
that is the same thing as a backup of the restore partition. I didn't make
a
backup set, which is an excellent idea. I do have another question
regarding
transfering data files if I go the 2nd hard drive route (I have 2 on my
other computer and it's a nice option). I use Outlook Express - will my
e-mails transfer as well from old to new? OE would be installed w/IE, so,
the program would be available in the new setup. I have Norton SystemWorks
Premier (or whatever they call it - it has a full version of Ghost) - I'll
read up on it, too. I agree, it would transfer all of the content intact,
but the OEM OS would be a part of the process. I don't mind doing fresh
installs of the other programs and hardware drivers, but I'm not crazy
about
the tweaking and customizing of Windows itself. But, I'll gladly do it so
I
can have my own version of XP rather than having to settle for what Compaq
thinks I need. This computer is the first one I've ever bought from a
retailer. It was too good a deal to pass up. We've always had ours custom
built and then upgraded as we saw fit. This has been a whole new
experience
for me. I've been really happy with it and it's running great. I've just
got
this "bug" to get finally make it my own now that the warranty is up. I'll
be installing a new video card as well. I play a lot of computer games
(adventure, not action) and higher quality graphics is important. Again,
thank you. I appreciate your input - Lynne


To import/export emails in Outlook Express

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;257173

From everything you've said so far I think the best option is to do a clean
install on a new drive keeping your old drive intact. Copy over whatever
data you need once the install is done. Keep the old drive as is for a few
weeks to make sure you're not missing anything. Once you are sure you have
everything you need format the old drive and use it for something else.

Kerry

I agree - that's what I did with my other computer - clean installation on
the new disk, then reinstalled, etc. as I went along. I think I kept the old
disk contents intact for a good month or so. Now, I use it for backup. I'd
forgotten that this was what I'd done. Thanks for reminding me. Lynne
"Kerry Brown" *o*m wrote in message
...
"Lynne" wrote in message
news:gOg1e.5855$Mt5.3543@fed1read01...
Yes, I made the restore/recovery disks that Compaq setup suggested. I
guess
that is the same thing as a backup of the restore partition. I didn't
make
a
backup set, which is an excellent idea. I do have another question
regarding
transfering data files if I go the 2nd hard drive route (I have 2 on my
other computer and it's a nice option). I use Outlook Express - will my
e-mails transfer as well from old to new? OE would be installed w/IE,
so,
the program would be available in the new setup. I have Norton
SystemWorks
Premier (or whatever they call it - it has a full version of Ghost) -
I'll
read up on it, too. I agree, it would transfer all of the content
intact,
but the OEM OS would be a part of the process. I don't mind doing fresh
installs of the other programs and hardware drivers, but I'm not crazy
about
the tweaking and customizing of Windows itself. But, I'll gladly do it
so
I
can have my own version of XP rather than having to settle for what
Compaq
thinks I need. This computer is the first one I've ever bought from a
retailer. It was too good a deal to pass up. We've always had ours
custom
built and then upgraded as we saw fit. This has been a whole new
experience
for me. I've been really happy with it and it's running great. I've just
got
this "bug" to get finally make it my own now that the warranty is up.
I'll
be installing a new video card as well. I play a lot of computer games
(adventure, not action) and higher quality graphics is important.
Again,
thank you. I appreciate your input - Lynne


To import/export emails in Outlook Express

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;257173

From everything you've said so far I think the best option is to do a
clean
install on a new drive keeping your old drive intact. Copy over whatever
data you need once the install is done. Keep the old drive as is for a few
weeks to make sure you're not missing anything. Once you are sure you have
everything you need format the old drive and use it for something else.

Kerry

Whatever, you obviously pick and choose what I post to see what help I don't
give for your own defense, and I give answers here that are of help quite
often. I have read your posts also, and you complain about something I do,
then violate that by doing it also. If you want "Official" to mean something
to you, then that is fine, you have shown already that words mean something
to you other than mainstream meanings. Considering what I first approached
you on about your use of words, the OP has an Official install of XP on her
PC. I asked you a question regarding your term, and again as usual, your
penchant for looking into things more than I do, is your problem, not mine.

Keep in mind your comment regarding what help one offers around here, then
we'll see how much you give, and how you criticize, or not criticize others
that give almost no help here, and belittle others).


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

When your answers to people are beyond reproach and correct in every way,
then you have a case to criticize others.. presently, you are a long way
off of the mark and you know it..

I took task with you originally because your contributions do little to
help OPs, and your criticisms of those that do try to help also have
little value.. I assume that you will strive to improve as you expect
others so to do..

See you around the newsgroups..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
No, not my goal to complain about your lack of patience or virtues
thereof of an MVP. I don't care that you really have those initials, they
only mean as much as the person who wants to represent those letters. I
criticize when I feel it is needed, and it is something I don't do with
some kind of pleasure. As such, I also take criticism, and find fault in
myself when it is pointed out to me, I have no problem with that as well.

You simply got bent over simple question, somehow tying it to your
personal vision of what my persona is to you, that I am not really asking
the question that I did, if for some ulterior motives; that is your
problem, not mine. I take words for what they are in these forums,
without placing some personality that I may or may not know exist, to
those those words. I also do not make words mean something else, that
isn't standard, hence why I asked you straight up what you meant, though
such a request seemed a bit more than you could handle.

Time to move on now!

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

I have seen your posts in other newsgroups, as well you know.. you have
a tendency to want to criticize others, especially if they are using
terms other than what you feel they should.. good for you..

Re. my status as an MVP, if Microsoft feel that my standard of support
no longer qualifies for the status, I will lose it.. MVP is not a
lifetime award.. it has to be earned yearly..

You are going to have to wait until 2006 to see the outcome.. either
that or complain to the MVP organisation about my performance.. e-mail
me, and I will send you the IDs of people to whom you can forward
complaints.. maybe you could get me struck of before 2006.. would that
make you feel better?.. your call..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
I personally do not care if you had me in your message filters,
killfiles are people who typically avoid seeing their words pointed out
to them when they are wrong or inconclusive with their words (as MPT
does to so many, when they point out to her, as she violates her own
rules). I simply asked you a question, if you don't want to explain it,
that is perfectly fine and I don't care; it shows your willingness to
explain what this means to you as you get festered over it, as well as
shows your level of an MVP, IMHO.

Anyway, my second reponse was a legitmnate question, which was:

But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

You then get testy with the "I'm not in the mood for splitting hairs"
thingie, LOL. Maybe you should give it up for a time, or take some
strong muscle relaxers before doing newsgroup readings and replies.

Note, my original questions were not nasty, nor were they posted to get
a rise, I would have asked any other the very same thing, had they
posted in the same manner.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

If I didn't have patience, your name and ID would be in a message
rule.. I know that you consider yourself smart by questioning almost
everything that I or other MVPs say, but I consider behaviour like
yours to be 'compulsive', as probably will many other people..

And no, I am not going to explain anything to you just so that your
ego can take a boost.. if you are happy for the world and his dog to
see you as a 'nitpicking' troll, then you are doing an excellent job..

For the record, you don't get me down at all.. your posts amuse me..
keep up the good work.. as long as you keep making yourself look bad,
the rest of us can bask in your wake..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
*Mike Hall MS-MVP, Hmm, gets testy, and refuses to explain what
"Official" versions mean to him*

Bottom line, whether you lack patience or not (wonder why you post
here if you possess those attributes), anything sold by MS to OEMs is
"Official", and in this context does not mean qualifying as I ask
simply ask you what "Official" was (too bad you cannot answer the
question). Did I split your last hair Mikey?

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

It means whatever you want it to mean.. I am not in the mood to
split hairs with anybody right about now.. perhaps you might want to
ask the OP directly as to whether she understood what point I was
making.. whatever makes you happy..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come with
the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

But I guess it needed to be pointed out that "qualifying" media is
what she needs.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
An OEM recovery CD maybe?.. as opposed to an OEM CD bought with a
piece of hardware or retail version?

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
An OEM version is not official? Please elaborate, as I thought
any legally purchased versions of Windows are "official".


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in
message ...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this, other
than the fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled.
Now that the 1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail
version of XP Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can
install the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing
OEM version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I
must purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some place
I can get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade
version?

Thanks.

Lynne

Tom

You do to others what you do to me.. none of us care particularly, and you
just get seen for the supercilious nitpicking idiot that you are..

From this date on, I will no longer reply to you as long threads like this
one do not help the people who have problems.. you are unwilling to share
your e-mail ID with me, so I can only assume that your purpose in life is
attempting to humiliate others in public.. good for you..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
Whatever, you obviously pick and choose what I post to see what help I
don't give for your own defense, and I give answers here that are of help
quite often. I have read your posts also, and you complain about
something I do, then violate that by doing it also. If you want "Official"
to mean something to you, then that is fine, you have shown already that
words mean something to you other than mainstream meanings. Considering
what I first approached you on about your use of words, the OP has an
Official install of XP on her PC. I asked you a question regarding your
term, and again as usual, your penchant for looking into things more than
I do, is your problem, not mine.

Keep in mind your comment regarding what help one offers around here, then
we'll see how much you give, and how you criticize, or not criticize
others that give almost no help here, and belittle others).


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

When your answers to people are beyond reproach and correct in every way,
then you have a case to criticize others.. presently, you are a long way
off of the mark and you know it..

I took task with you originally because your contributions do little to
help OPs, and your criticisms of those that do try to help also have
little value.. I assume that you will strive to improve as you expect
others so to do..

See you around the newsgroups..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
No, not my goal to complain about your lack of patience or virtues
thereof of an MVP. I don't care that you really have those initials,
they only mean as much as the person who wants to represent those
letters. I criticize when I feel it is needed, and it is something I
don't do with some kind of pleasure. As such, I also take criticism, and
find fault in myself when it is pointed out to me, I have no problem
with that as well.

You simply got bent over simple question, somehow tying it to your
personal vision of what my persona is to you, that I am not really
asking the question that I did, if for some ulterior motives; that is
your problem, not mine. I take words for what they are in these forums,
without placing some personality that I may or may not know exist, to
those those words. I also do not make words mean something else, that
isn't standard, hence why I asked you straight up what you meant, though
such a request seemed a bit more than you could handle.

Time to move on now!

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

I have seen your posts in other newsgroups, as well you know.. you have
a tendency to want to criticize others, especially if they are using
terms other than what you feel they should.. good for you..

Re. my status as an MVP, if Microsoft feel that my standard of support
no longer qualifies for the status, I will lose it.. MVP is not a
lifetime award.. it has to be earned yearly..

You are going to have to wait until 2006 to see the outcome.. either
that or complain to the MVP organisation about my performance.. e-mail
me, and I will send you the IDs of people to whom you can forward
complaints.. maybe you could get me struck of before 2006.. would that
make you feel better?.. your call..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
I personally do not care if you had me in your message filters,
killfiles are people who typically avoid seeing their words pointed out
to them when they are wrong or inconclusive with their words (as MPT
does to so many, when they point out to her, as she violates her own
rules). I simply asked you a question, if you don't want to explain it,
that is perfectly fine and I don't care; it shows your willingness to
explain what this means to you as you get festered over it, as well as
shows your level of an MVP, IMHO.

Anyway, my second reponse was a legitmnate question, which was:

But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come
with the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

You then get testy with the "I'm not in the mood for splitting hairs"
thingie, LOL. Maybe you should give it up for a time, or take some
strong muscle relaxers before doing newsgroup readings and replies.

Note, my original questions were not nasty, nor were they posted to
get a rise, I would have asked any other the very same thing, had they
posted in the same manner.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

If I didn't have patience, your name and ID would be in a message
rule.. I know that you consider yourself smart by questioning almost
everything that I or other MVPs say, but I consider behaviour like
yours to be 'compulsive', as probably will many other people..

And no, I am not going to explain anything to you just so that your
ego can take a boost.. if you are happy for the world and his dog to
see you as a 'nitpicking' troll, then you are doing an excellent
job..

For the record, you don't get me down at all.. your posts amuse me..
keep up the good work.. as long as you keep making yourself look bad,
the rest of us can bask in your wake..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
*Mike Hall MS-MVP, Hmm, gets testy, and refuses to explain what
"Official" versions mean to him*

Bottom line, whether you lack patience or not (wonder why you post
here if you possess those attributes), anything sold by MS to OEMs
is "Official", and in this context does not mean qualifying as I ask
simply ask you what "Official" was (too bad you cannot answer the
question). Did I split your last hair Mikey?

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Tom

It means whatever you want it to mean.. I am not in the mood to
split hairs with anybody right about now.. perhaps you might want
to ask the OP directly as to whether she understood what point I
was making.. whatever makes you happy..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
But, those are "official" versions right (as long as they come
with the certifiable documentation, e.g. COA label, etc)?

But I guess it needed to be pointed out that "qualifying" media is
what she needs.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in
message ...
An OEM recovery CD maybe?.. as opposed to an OEM CD bought with a
piece of hardware or retail version?

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Tom" wrote in message
...
An OEM version is not official? Please elaborate, as I thought
any legally purchased versions of Windows are "official".


"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote in
message ...
Lynne

It is not easy to see what you hope to gain by doing this,
other than the fact that you will have an official Windows CD..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne" wrote in message
news:LA41e.2537$Mt5.2186@fed1read01...
I have a Compaq Presario, with Win XP home, OEM preinstalled.
Now that the 1
year warranty is finally up, I want to install the retail
version of XP Home
and get rid of the presinstalled version.

My question, posed to Compaq tech support, was whether I can
install the
upgrade, not full, retail version of XP Home over the existing
OEM version
that came preinstalled on the computer. Compaq says NO, that I
must purchase
the full version of XP Home.

Is this correct? And, if it is NOT correct, is there some
place I can get
step-by-step instructions on how to install the upgrade
version?

Thanks.

Lynne