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    I bought a used computer with windows xp pro installed which unfortunately was not genuine.
    I can get an upgrade to Vista with COA at a decent price from ebay. Can I run this upgrade on
    the unvalidated xp pro successfully?

    Saturday, July 11, 2009 5:19 PM

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    No, the Windows XP license must be genuine.  You would need a "full version" of Windows Vista and then perform a "clean install".
    Please see: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit - Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon
    Carey Frisch
    Saturday, July 11, 2009 7:19 PM
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    Hi edean1,

      Please be careful when buying Windows off Ebay. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is and I would hate for you to have to come back to these forums because some crook sold you some bad software.

      I highly recommend buying from a retailer that you trust (perferably, in my opition, one that's been in busness a long time). It may cost a little more then the one on Ebay, but it's allot safer.  (do a quick search of this forum for the word "ebay" and you will get a hint at how may people have been burned by ebay sellers).

    Thank you,
    Darin MS
    Monday, July 13, 2009 9:17 PM