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keithingc
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Reg'd: Mon
Posts: 39
Loc: Gran Canaria
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I recently had a problem that resulted in a technician re-installing windows XP for me. He installed XP professional, a recent version, and his installation does not have a product key. Hence it is now impossible for updates to be carried out. I have older versions of XP Home, legal versions, with the product key. The main one I have is version 2002 upgrade with service pack 1.
I cannot load this onto my computer as it will not overwrite a more recent version. Is there anyway around this? So that I can become ŽlegalŽand download all the updates through the windows site.
Regards Keith
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greysts
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Reg'd: Thu
Posts: 17948
Loc: Colchester
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The quick way would be to use your XP Home CD to wipe the entire hard disk and start from scratch. Are you up for that? It is a very simple process but it will mean having to backup all your data first. However that will only work with a full Windows CD, not an upgrade version.
Given that this technician installed a stolen version of XP Pro on your PC and no doubt charged you for the privilege why don't you get him back and tell him you want it done properly and legally?
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