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installing xp
colin13
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can I install my windows xp which is an OEM on a friends pc which has crashed big time,,I have serial number etc
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choose to do a repair install from the CD, should fix itEx forum ambassador
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thats right , a fresh install is not possible , but repair is
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:
If you cannot boot to the Desktop, or you have an OEM version of XP, or you want to remove a service pack then the following should be used to complete a Repair Install
and so onEx forum ambassador
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