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More info?)
The non-legit install is more likely a Volume License version, more commonly
known as Corporate Edition in pirated CDs. The reason that you were
recommended the get a full copy is that you will be able to do a "fresh"
install easier with this than the "upgrade" CD.
Also, have you considered filing a report with MS. Microsoft is offering a
original CD replacement if you file a counterfeit report.
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>>> I want to go legit, have a bad copy of XP Pro with SP2. My question is
>>> - Can I purchase an Upgrade XP Pro CD with SP2 to perform a repair
>>> (in-place) installation over the non-legit working OS.
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>> No, you will need a full retail copy to do the Repair Install. Here is a
>> link with more information:
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http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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>> You should back up any data first, of course Just In Case.
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> Then I wonder why it would say this on the web link you provided.
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> "you can use an OEM XP Pro or Home, "retail" XP Home or Pro full or
> upgrade version CD of the same version Home or Pro to perform a Repair
> Install."
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