xp pro upgrade open license versus retail box

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peter - 30 Sep 2003 00:54 GMT

I used an standard retail box to upgrade my pc's to
windows xp pro. I then ordered the Open License with
media and the appropriate amount of licenses for my pc's.
Is there any way that I can switch this over. I have 3
days left on my original license upgrade install.

I tried to install the Open license CD (which does not
have service pak 1 on it) and the pc installed seems to
be now in a state of invalid license. (When you try to
do any updates it fails.) So I have 7 more pcs to do and
I am not sure the best way to proceed.

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Nicholas - 30 Sep 2003 12:31 GMT

You'll need to perform a "repair install" using your new
Windows XP CD and Product Keys for each computer.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

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| I used an standard retail box to upgrade my pc's to
| windows xp pro. I then ordered the Open License with
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| do any updates it fails.) So I have 7 more pcs to do and
| I am not sure the best way to proceed.

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