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Mike - 27 Apr 2006 19:30 GMT

Last month a person install windows XP pro on my PC. I later found out it was
not a legal install as i can not validate it.

I have now purchased a new disk.

My question is can i install the new OS without deleting any other programs
on my machine already, if so how

Thanks

Mike

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Malke - 27 Apr 2006 20:44 GMT

> Last month a person install windows XP pro on my PC. I later found out
> it was not a legal install as i can not validate it.
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> Mike

Perform a Repair Install. It would be smart to back up your data first
because Stuff Happens.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Malke

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Mike - 27 Apr 2006 22:11 GMT

thanks for that speedy reply. I tried to follow your good step by step
instructions but fell at the first hurdle, as My machine could not find the
file to delete

del /a /f %windir%\system32\undo_guimode.txt

i tried to change the validation code but my brand new one sent by MS on my
OEM version would not be accepted, on all the options.

i there for think it is a case of a fresh install i'm i right?

> > Last month a person install windows XP pro on my PC. I later found out
> > it was not a legal install as i can not validate it.
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> Malke

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Malke - 28 Apr 2006 01:10 GMT

> thanks for that speedy reply. I tried to follow your good step by step
> instructions but fell at the first hurdle, as My machine could not
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> i there for think it is a case of a fresh install i'm i right?

You have to do the Repair Install with the exact same version of XP that
is installed. Most pirated copies of XP are XP Pro. If you have a legal
XP Home, you would need to do a clean install.

Are these the instructions you followed?
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#reisxp

Or these?
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xp_in_place_upgrade.htm

Malke

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Mike - 28 Apr 2006 10:25 GMT

Wish me luck! I have printed out your instruction and will give it a go over
the weekend

thanks for all your help

PS great website.

> > thanks for that speedy reply. I tried to follow your good step by step
> > instructions but fell at the first hurdle, as My machine could not
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Mike - 28 Apr 2006 11:27 GMT

Just an after thought if i wanted t transfer files before i reinstall to a
laptop without a cd drive can i use a network cable?

> Wish me luck! I have printed out your instruction and will give it a go over
> the weekend
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Malke - 28 Apr 2006 13:59 GMT

> Just an after thought if i wanted t transfer files before i reinstall
> to a laptop without a cd drive can i use a network cable?

Ways to retrieve data:

1. Use a usb thumb drive with enough capacity to transfer the data.
2. Use an external hard drive, either usb or firewire.
3. Set up a network to another computer directly using crossover
ethernet cable.

I think either #1 or #2 are easier solutions.

Why not fix the laptop's cd drive and put a burner in?

Malke

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Mike - 28 Apr 2006 14:51 GMT

might do that after i set up a workgroup network and repaired my Machine.

thanks you have been most helpful

> > Just an after thought if i wanted t transfer files before i reinstall
> > to a laptop without a cd drive can i use a network cable?
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Mike - 29 Apr 2006 21:49 GMT

Let fyi all went well thanks for your help..

> might do that after i set up a workgroup network and repaired my Machine.
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Malke - 30 Apr 2006 00:33 GMT

> Let fyi all went well thanks for your help..

I'm glad you got it sorted. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Cheers,

Malke

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