XP 64 Trial - Options for upgrade

From Windows XP Inside Out
Start from the Windows CD as if you were going to do a clean install. It's
easy to become confused during this process, because the word repair appears
in two different places when you start your computer using the Windows CD.
At the Welcome To Setup screen, do not choose the option to repair your
installation using the Recovery Console. Instead, press Enter, which starts
the Windows Setup program. After you accept the license agreement, Windows
searches your system for existing Windows installations. When you reach the
screen that lists your current Windows installation, select it from the list
and press R to start the repair process. The remainder of this procedure
requires the same steps as if you were performing a clean installation; when
Setup finishes, your system files should be refreshed and your existing data
and settings should be accessible again.

 

That did it. Thanks!

 

You're welcome.

 

Yes, the repair install is a bit tricky, since you need to bypass the first
Repair choice.

 

I just wanted to thank all of you for the info. I am coming up to the same
point of moving from the Trial version to the full version, and now I
understand the process that lies ahead of me. As posted earlier, I would
rather just update the trial version and keep my installed programs intact,
rather than start over by formatting. One thing that is odd is that I only
installed the trial program about 8 weeks ago, and I have been receiving the
warnings that my trial period over almost over (14 days now). I thought this
was 120 day trial. But again, just wanted to say thanks for all the info and
insight. BTW, what should I look for to be sure I am getting an authentic
version of XP64 when I make my purchase? I have seen some versions listed as
'Promotional' and state it does not come with a manual. Is that a valid
version?

 

Your best bet is to buy from a reputable dealer. The only version available
is OEM and does not come with a manual, and is not available to download.
All require some 'critical' equipment purchase and link to the System
Builders license for you to read.
If your trial has not expired you can update from within x64. You still
have to re-apply the Updates.
Maybe your BIOS date was incorrect at some point.

 

John,

thanks for the help a few days ago. I have another question that you may
not be able to answer, but all the '800' numbers are closed for the night.

I purchased an XPx64 CD with the EULA and CD key from a company that stated
they used 100% microsoft products. The CD came today, and I see on the disc
that this is a volume license version. From what I can find on the MS site,
there is no way to use this CD and I will need to return it to the company I
purchased it from for a OEM version. Do you know if its possible to purchase
a single license to use or am I just stuck? I only have 4 days until the
trial expires... thanks for any input you may have.

 

Use "Froogle" to search for Windows x64 and you will find many
legitimate resellers have it for sale. I bought mine from MWave.
NewEgg offers it.

 

In addition to Rick's suggestion, can I also suggest that you forward the
purchase information for the volume license version you bought to
- I think they'd like to know about this reseller.

(Other, known reliable, resellers that have the correct OEM version for sale
include: planetamd64.com, NCIX.com, Directron.com, and zipzoomfly.com.)

 

Charlie,

thanks for the help you and everyone else has given. I have a question
regarding your comments before I send in that info. The company that I
purchased the software from (volume version of XP64) had two different
listings. One of them included a COA (I have now discovered that this is the
OEM version) and the other had everything except the COA. It way my error
when ordering the CD because I did not look into the differences between the
two. It would have also been helpful if the description on their website was
more complete. the CD appeared to be original and authentic MS software.
Did you want me to send in that info because they are not supposed to offer
the volume version, or did you have the impression from my previous post that
the disc was not authentic? Just want to clarify this before I send anything
up to the piracy department. Thanks

 

Because they should not be selling volume license software to non-VL
customers.