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Replace XP home with XP home?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by alex98uk, 2004/08/27.

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  1. 2004/08/27
    alex98uk

    alex98uk Inactive Thread Starter

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    I recently bought a second hand computer running on Windows 98. I upgraded it to XP home but with the wrong disc. This copy had already been loaded and activated on my second computer :eek:. Windows will not let me activate it properly because it is already being used on a second computer. To try and fix this problem i bought another copy of XP Home but i am not sure how to replace the old (activated) copy with a new unactivated copy. I am not sure whether it's possible or not but if anyone can help me fix the problem before i take it back to school i would be very grateful.
     
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    Scott Smith

    Scott Smith Inactive Alumni

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    There is an exe floating around that will allow you to change the key without reloading. I have a copy of it and I will hunt it down.

    Not sure if I can attach a zip file here I may have to E Mail it to you.
     

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  4. 2004/08/28
    alex98uk

    alex98uk Inactive Thread Starter

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    Just incase

    Thanks for the program, but just in case i come across any more problems is there any way to replace an old copy of WinXP with a new copy of it?
     
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    charlesvar

    charlesvar Inactive Alumni

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    Yes, you insert the new XP disc and you install it.

    Regards - Charles
     
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