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Old 02-20-2007   #10 (permalink)
DevilsPGD


 
 

Re: decided to go back to XP, license question

In message <gj1mt2d7i3cl92rdktrgj865ad28ihtms1@4ax.com> bp
<6ball@comcast.net> wrote:

>On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:46:21 -0700, DevilsPGD
><spam_narf_spam@crazyhat.net> wrote:
>
>>It *must* be reactivated, since in order to reinstall Vista, you need to
>>install *AND ACTIVATE* XP first.

>
> thats what MS says but it isn't true


While there seems to be some confusion (I installed my upgrade copy from
a DVD bootup, single install, no trickery required), assuming you follow
Microsoft's written word, they cannot disable XP activation because it's
required to reinstall Vista.
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