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Dumpy2   07-22-2006 at 01:42:39 AM

ok, heres my question:

right now my pc does not have a legal copy of windows xp pro as my friend that helped me build the computer must have used a fake product key or whatever. so now i always get these prompts to purchase a new cd key. now i need to get a copy of windows because i am going to install a new mobo, and ive read its best to just do a fresh install of windows when doing this. anyway i don't ever use any of the pro stuff so i just want to get the basic xp, so i am just wondering how i can get rid of the pro stuff and just be able to buy and use a basic xp key. or i guess if it would work to just use a basic xp key and still keep the pro stuff would be fine too. thanks ahead of time for any info, i appreciate it.

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sturm   07-22-2006 at 02:07:36 AM
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an xp home key will not work on xp pro. Your best bet is to get a legal copy of xp home and reinstall the os after the new motherboard is installed.

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JesterX   07-22-2006 at 08:46:34 AM
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Get on NewEgg and buy an OEM Windows XP Home Edition, its pretty cheap.

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Dumpy2   07-22-2006 at 04:01:45 PM
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Thats what i am planning on doing but i was reading that you have to enter the same cd key for the windows that is already on the pc, so i just wanted to make sure i wouldnt run into trouble if i tried to enter a new cd key.

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