Media center Edition 2005

doma

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If i have Windows XP Professional edition installed as an operating system right now and i get MCE2005 for Xmas will i be able to install MCE2005 over WIN XP without re-formatting?
 

AdamSnow

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Originally posted by: tfinch2
Dual boot FTW

Why dual boot? MCE is just WinXP Pro with added features...

Op - You should be able to do an "upgrade" from your XP Pro to XP Pro MCE.
 

doma

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Originally posted by: AdamSnow
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Dual boot FTW

Why dual boot? MCE is just WinXP Pro with added features...

Op - You should be able to do an "upgrade" from your XP Pro to XP Pro MCE.

ok thanks..thats what i thought i jsut wanted to make sure.
 

Sam334

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Originally posted by: doma
Originally posted by: AdamSnow
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Dual boot FTW

Why dual boot? MCE is just WinXP Pro with added features...

Op - You should be able to do an "upgrade" from your XP Pro to XP Pro MCE.

ok thanks..thats what i thought i jsut wanted to make sure.

Update? Was wondering the same thing.
 

Queasy

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Originally posted by: AdamSnow
Originally posted by: tfinch2
Dual boot FTW

Why dual boot? MCE is just WinXP Pro with added features...

Op - You should be able to do an "upgrade" from your XP Pro to XP Pro MCE.

Unless he has an OEM disc which is how most MCE discs are given out. I was under the impression that OEM discs had to do a full install and couldn't do an "upgrade".
 

Motzingw

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Palm devices will not work on MCE. I suspect other gadgets will are not supported. I want to instal a dual boot but have OEm discs of both. If anyone knows for sure how to set it up I would like to use the TV options of MCE and also my Palm with XP pro.
 

Motzingw

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Dell MCE gives the upgrade option when installing over the factory installed MCE. How do you make an upgrade become a dual boot?