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rwest · 12-19-2006, 08:14 PM

If you want to save some money on your upgrade, you can buy the upgrade version of XP. It will require a previous copy of an original windows disk, but it does not have to be loaded. There is a problem with XP upgrading from 200pro though. I think any other version 95 or better will allow you to do so. You will get a valid authenticity code with the upgrade.

I'm not sure of what all the differences are between the full version and the upgrade, but I think its just drivers. It's the concept of having them already or searching online for them. I found it really worth it for the difference in Price.

I have this upgrade version of XP on a Compaq. I partitioned and formatted the Compaq to remove all thier extras and took over the space and resources they were using with thier recovery partion and extra stuff. The propietary version of XP is really worthless, it's so full of garbage it's not funny. I did have to remove this version from another pc I had it on, but it is movable. I just had to call M$ and explain what I did.

12-19-2006, 08:14 PM	#21
rwest Member (11 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,387	If you want to save some money on your upgrade, you can buy the upgrade version of XP. It will require a previous copy of an original windows disk, but it does not have to be loaded. There is a problem with XP upgrading from 200pro though. I think any other version 95 or better will allow you to do so. You will get a valid authenticity code with the upgrade. I'm not sure of what all the differences are between the full version and the upgrade, but I think its just drivers. It's the concept of having them already or searching online for them. I found it really worth it for the difference in Price. I have this upgrade version of XP on a Compaq. I partitioned and formatted the Compaq to remove all thier extras and took over the space and resources they were using with thier recovery partion and extra stuff. The propietary version of XP is really worthless, it's so full of garbage it's not funny. I did have to remove this version from another pc I had it on, but it is movable. I just had to call M$ and explain what I did.