Is there any way to physically change a Windows XP install type?

TrueWisdom

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If I have a computer with XP Pro Retail installed, is there a way to change it to an XP OEM install, without conducting an XP Repair using an OEM CD? Thanks in advance.
 

Smilin

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Nope.

If you repair with media slipstreamed to your current service pack it should be easy as pie though.
 

TrueWisdom

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I tried a repair with a slipstreamed OEM CD last night and that didn't change the XP install type. I'm going to have to reformat the machine, I suppose. No big deal.