[access-uk] Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new legal copy

  • From: "Dave Mack" <dcmack2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:39:59 -0700

Hi, folks. I have a question about installing a new and legal version of Windows XP over a prior unauthorized version that was contained on a used computer that one of my grandddaughters bought at a flea market sale. I found out it was not an authorized version when I tried to update Windows XP on the machine and it now boots with an error message saying that a hardware change has been detected and Windows terminates. So I have ordered a pristine copy of Windows to install on the machine. I am wondering, however, if the new installation copy of XP will overwrite everything or will allow me the opportunity to simply correct the unauthorized installed version and keep the software in tact. Any comments would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.


Grandpa Dave in California

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