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WinXP 32bit to WinXP 64bit
Name: chr1stine Date: September 7, 2008 at 04:43:06 Pacific OS: WinXP CPU/Ram: 2.4GHZ 1GB Ram
Comment:
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am about to upgrade my PC to 64bit, and after install I need to install WinXP Pro back on, I have downloaded a copy of XP 64bit, but could I use my legit 32bit product key on reinstall.
Name: Cuffy Date: September 7, 2008 at 05:06:28 Pacific
Reply:
I'm afraid not. Did you download a copy of the MS XP64bit trial? You will have to use the key supplied with that version. At the end of the six month trial you will have to purchase another CD. I used an OEM version since I built a machine specifically for the 64 bit OS. An OEM version is available for about $140.
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Response Number 2
Name: chr1stine Date: September 7, 2008 at 05:22:56 Pacific
Reply:
Hi, thanks for your reply. Out of interest, could I install 32bit XP on 64bit machine?
Thanks
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Response Number 3
Name: Cuffy Date: September 7, 2008 at 05:25:55 Pacific
Reply:
A standard issue of 32 bit XP will work fine on a 64 bit machine.
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Response Number 4
Name: chr1stine Date: September 7, 2008 at 05:37:20 Pacific
Reply:
ok, thanks for all your help.
Chris
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Response Number 5
Name: Trent M Date: September 7, 2008 at 05:39:43 Pacific
Reply:
Make sure your computer IS 64 bit.
-Trent
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Response Number 6
Name: jam Date: September 7, 2008 at 06:54:08 Pacific
Reply:
I believe what you're asking about is illegal & can't be discussed in this forum.
"If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions" - Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) in Pulp Fiction
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Response Number 7
Name: Cuffy Date: September 7, 2008 at 15:36:56 Pacific
Reply:
This is an interesting comment! What makes you think there is illegal activity involvced here?
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