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    Just bought 2nd hand pc,and has pirate windows,have bought the genuine thing.can I install without losing everything already on my pc?
    Monday, August 14, 2006 7:15 PM

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     lilly06 wrote:
    Just bought 2nd hand pc,and has pirate windows,have bought the genuine thing.can I install without losing everything already on my pc?

    Assuming you have a confirmed non-genuine version of Windows XP Professional, and purchased a "Full Version" and not an "Upgrade Version" of Windows XP Professional, the new Windows Product Update Tool should make the conversion easy.  For instructions, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/pkuinstructions.aspx

    Monday, August 14, 2006 7:24 PM
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     lilly06 wrote:
    Just bought 2nd hand pc,and has pirate windows,have bought the genuine thing.can I install without losing everything already on my pc?

    Assuming you have a confirmed non-genuine version of Windows XP Professional, and purchased a "Full Version" and not an "Upgrade Version" of Windows XP Professional, the new Windows Product Update Tool should make the conversion easy.  For instructions, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/pkuinstructions.aspx

    Monday, August 14, 2006 7:24 PM
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    Many thanks1 have just rechecked box and details,and have in fact got update not full version!!!!!!!! have to go back to shop.I just asked for windows xp,and this is what I was given.........typical, but ta very much
    Monday, August 14, 2006 7:35 PM