NightCrawler
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Yeah, they wre not getting that ACTIVATION part of my post were they? I'm glad you cleared it up!
Activation, we don't need no stinking Activation
Yeah, they wre not getting that ACTIVATION part of my post were they? I'm glad you cleared it up!
Originally posted by: dirtrat
Since it invalidates your CD key how are you going to reactivate XP if you ever reinstall it? Furthermore if you want to get windows updates on the web you may be screwed. This is all besided the Legal mumbo Jumbo that Microsoft is saying that once you upgrade to the 64 Bit version your XP Professional version is no longer legal to be used. Also I'm not entirely sure that a Dell version of Windows XP Professional can be upgraded. I thought that Dell version were custom versions that only worked with the Dell computer you bought. In any case it still has to be activated after an install so it seems pretty clear to me!
Originally posted by: shortspanishguy
How can it render my copy of XP useless when I purchase the upgrade. I have a dell... wont all "Dell" XP cds work on my comp?
Originally posted by: Devistater
Finally, anyone can get a free trial of win 64 bit for 120 days without screwing up a XP cd key.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/trial.mspx
I suggest trying that rather than screwing up a xp pro cd key, especially if you aren't sure of what your reasons are for upgrading, or if you think you will get a performance increase (you won't).
Originally posted by: KristopherKubicki
Only $12! What a good deal! Oh wait, nevermind, my OS (SUSE) doesn't cost anything to upgrade.
Kristopher
Originally posted by: kmr1212
Originally posted by: KristopherKubicki
Only $12! What a good deal! Oh wait, nevermind, my OS (SUSE) doesn't cost anything to upgrade.
Kristopher
:thumbsdown:
Originally posted by: mscdex0
Originally posted by: kmr1212
Originally posted by: KristopherKubicki
Only $12! What a good deal! Oh wait, nevermind, my OS (SUSE) doesn't cost anything to upgrade.
Kristopher
:thumbsdown:
Nonono... :thumbsup:
Originally posted by: bigempty
the original link <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/default.aspx">https://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/default.aspx</a>
is 100% legit, it is right off of Microsoft's own site.
I used the COA off of a copy of Windows XP Home and it accepted my order fine.