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I have a client that does not have a authentic version of Win XP Pro on his system and wants one that is legal. Can he get by with purchasing an upgrade or is it necessary for him to purchase a full version?

Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:36 PM

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A Wolfe,

If your customer has something to upgrade from, then an upgrade will work nicely.

Here are the supported upgrade paths: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607/en-us

Otherwise, the customer will have to buy XP Home or Pro full retail or if appropriate, systembuilder/OEM. Or, the customer can participate in the Genuine Windows Offer, if s/he qualifies: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question6Label

Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:56 PM