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Using my XP Pro Full version & Vista Upgrade

ClockerXP

ClockerXP

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If I get the Vista upgrade but do a fresh install with it, can I still use my copy of XP Pro on another computer?

I assume if I do a Vista fresh install using the upgrade disk, I will have to let Vista check to see if I actually do have an XP Pro disk, but does it do anything else so that I won't be able to use my XP Pro CD on my old old Laptop (like ask for my XP Pro product key and disable it)?

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When you use an upgrade license, it ties up your original license that you're upgrading from, from an "am I legit" standpoint. So if you still want to use WinXP Pro legit, you might as well buy Vista full version, rather than upgrade version.
 
Originally posted by: ClockerXP
Technically I know I won't be legit, but will M$ know (from a product activation standpoint)?
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Basically you're asking for piracy-assistance info, which generally gets you a warning from the Mods, or a vacation if they have a hangover. This being the day after New Years' Eve... :Q yeah.

Why don't you just count your blessings as someone who's extremely wealthy by world standards, and buy what you're supposed to buy :thumbsup:

 
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