Repair XP SP 1 with XP SP 2 CD

Can you repair a copy of Windows XP Pro Corp SP 1 with a Copy of
Windows XP Pro Retail, so long as you have the right installatio keys?

Here's the story:
A friend of mine had a copy Windows XP Pro SP 1 installed on his
computer, however, he was using a Corperate version of XP Pro with an
Illegal key, he decided that it was time to go straight and buy
Windows XP Pro (Retail Version) with SP 2 slipstreamed, he bought an
upgrade version as he had already purchased Windows 98 several years
ago.

He asked me if there was any way that he could just simply change the
Windows XP key from the old illegal Corperate one to his brand new
shiny Retail version code, I explained to him that he could not do
this as his Corperate version would not accept a retail version code,
but we may be able to run a repair on Windows XP with the retail
version and enter the new key, whilst keeping all his programs and
settings.

Anyway we tried this the repair got to the screen that says Installing
Hardware, the hard disk whirled away for about 5 mins then a blue
screen quickly appeared and the PC restarted before I had time to read
the message, anyway setup automatically restarted and again got to the
same point blue screened again and restarted.

I did manage to get it installed by installing a fresh copy of Windows
XP Pro with the new key, I just wanted to know for future reference,
Can you repair a copy of Windows XP Pro Corp SP 1 with a Copy of
Windows XP Pro Retail, so long as you have the right keys or is this
where I went wrong!


Regards

Chris.Waite

Chris;
Yes, in fact a Repair Installation is a correct way to go from illegal to
legitimate.

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Chris Waite" <> wrote in message
news: om...
> Can you repair a copy of Windows XP Pro Corp SP 1 with a Copy of
> Windows XP Pro Retail, so long as you have the right installatio keys?
>
> Here's the story:
> A friend of mine had a copy Windows XP Pro SP 1 installed on his
> computer, however, he was using a Corperate version of XP Pro with an
> Illegal key, he decided that it was time to go straight and buy
> Windows XP Pro (Retail Version) with SP 2 slipstreamed, he bought an
> upgrade version as he had already purchased Windows 98 several years
> ago.
>
> He asked me if there was any way that he could just simply change the
> Windows XP key from the old illegal Corperate one to his brand new
> shiny Retail version code, I explained to him that he could not do
> this as his Corperate version would not accept a retail version code,
> but we may be able to run a repair on Windows XP with the retail
> version and enter the new key, whilst keeping all his programs and
> settings.
>
> Anyway we tried this the repair got to the screen that says Installing
> Hardware, the hard disk whirled away for about 5 mins then a blue
> screen quickly appeared and the PC restarted before I had time to read
> the message, anyway setup automatically restarted and again got to the
> same point blue screened again and restarted.
>
> I did manage to get it installed by installing a fresh copy of Windows
> XP Pro with the new key, I just wanted to know for future reference,
> Can you repair a copy of Windows XP Pro Corp SP 1 with a Copy of
> Windows XP Pro Retail, so long as you have the right keys or is this
> where I went wrong!
>
>
> Regards
>
> Chris.Waite