can i install 2 different Win XP editions on my computer?
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I have used more than one copy of windows on the same hard disc, on different partition. When I boot my computer, windows will list the different copies of windows and allow selection of one to use. Must be on different partitions. Also, be careful when asked what location to store files, as windows will get confused sometimes and try to store files from one copy with other copy of windows. Be aware that your second copy will not use "drive C" as the main drive. I have 2 copies now and my second copy recognizes "Drive F" as my "C" drive. It will work though. Be safe to backup your files before starting.
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Microsoft is very strict with their new licensing terms.\n\nYour copy of Win XP Pro is valid for a single or dual processor machine.\n\nMicrosoft has stated that the product is valid for one machine only. You cannot remove the product from one computer and install it on another. If you upgrade your processor and motherboard, your copy of XP is valid only for the previous components, and not your upgraded computer.
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Buy a copy of Windows XP, either home or professional version (probably home), upgrade edition and go for it. You will thank the day you do it...getting rid of WinME. But...(always a but), some of the programs (older ones) that ran on WinME may not run on XP due to 16 bit vs 32 bit conflict. There is no easy way around that except buying upgraded versions of your software. Check what youre running. It will probably be more than worth it to sacrifice some of those dumb games and get with XP.
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install from any xp cd and give your cd key it w'll work
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Here is a webpage that goes through the upgrade process for win2000 to xp hopefully it helps:\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_2kupgrade.asp
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They haven't released the prices yet, but from what I've heard, there will be a lot more choices than there were for XP. There is supposed to be a "limited edition" which will be around $100 but will limit the number of open windows. There will also be special editions for extreme gamers, several professional editions for business use.\n\nYou could probably expect the mid level home and professional editions to cost about the same as the current XP versions. You probably won't be able to upgrade Windows XP home to Vista Pro or XP Pro to Vista Home.\n\nI'm not sure if you will be able to upgrade win 2000 to Vista.
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You can do whatever you want, i mean, i've seen WIN XP runnin on really old computers, and i couldn't believe it myself, so if someone answers "NO WAY" they obviously don't speak by experience.\n\nBut, anyway 16 MB is actually not much, if it runs, you're in for a hard time ;-)
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YOU CAN INSTALL BOTH OPERATING SYSTEMS WINXP AND WIN98. BUT FIRST INSTAL WIN98 AND THEN INSTALL WINXP.YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL WIN98 ALREADY WINXP IS INSTALLED.BOTH THE OPERATING SYSTEMS WILL WORK
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you can download trial versions from \n\nhttp://www.download.microsoft.com\n\nif u need full version you have to buy it.\n\nother ways are not adviced, there are lots of people selling the pirated versions of this CD you can search on the internet.\n\nyou may contat me on yahoomessenger i can help you out with  your windows xp issue too.. if u need help pls buzz me.  \n\nbuzzme\nmy  yahoo id : ilangovanram
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No it will not work... all those OEM keys are not allowed to install seperate Windows XP..., that key will only work on that computer using the Recovery disc.
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Buy an authetic one from eBay.  It will be cheaper.  Instead of $300 for XP home edition, you can get it for about 80 to 90 bucks on eBay.\n\nOnce you get it, install it and you will have a clean and autheticated installation and full support from microsoft as well as your boot discs.
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Your best option is to run a repair on your XP installation.\nMake the CD the boot drive, put in you XP installation disk and follow the questions. Once the setup says it  discovered a previous version of Windows take the option of doing a Repair. This will over install your XP and maintain a lot of your setting's
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You can always install Windows XP on it but do make sure you have the minimum system requirements.Also, you can keep 2 operating systems,the Windows XP CD will guide you through it but make sure your hard drive is partitioned.If not, the installation CD fr Windows XP can do that also but dont forget to back up your data and files.
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Wow.. i would NOT put windows XP on that machine.  Your best choice i think would be a stripped down install of linux or Win98 SE at the most Win2k.\n\nIf you want to upgrade the system. The first step would be to get the ram up to at the very least 256MB and the hard drive up to about 10GB.  This will give you enough install flexability for whatever OS you end up choosing.
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If you buy the full version of Windows Vista, you will have a genuine copy of Windows.  If you buy the upgrade version of Vista, you will need a genuine copy of Windows XP to upgrade from.
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assuming you have windows XP..
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Try this link to see if your XP is a valid copy.  If it's not, I'd sure go back to that dealer and demand he make it right or you'll report him to Microsoft for selling pirated XP.  And I'd also demand the XP install CD as well.\n\nsupport.microsoft.com