DocHeb
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How does Windows XP \"Upgrade\" version work?
I have finally decided to upgrade one of my old computers. I am updating an 8 year-old Pentium II-350 by installing a new Biostar Motherboard with an AMD Sempron processor.
My old system ran on Windows 98 SE. I would like to use Windows XP Professional. The question: How does the Windows Setup authenticate my prior Windows 98 SE ownership? I am changing out the hard drive so it won't be there. Does the Upgade Install Setup ask me to insert the Windows 98 SE CD at some time of the install process?
I would hate to have to install Windows 98 SE on my new hard drive and then install Windows XP over it. The Windows Website is vague about how this is done (or I'm not looking at the right place.)
I am willing to give Bill his money for the XP discs, but I want to make sure they will work as I cannot return them.
Thanks for your help.
I have finally decided to upgrade one of my old computers. I am updating an 8 year-old Pentium II-350 by installing a new Biostar Motherboard with an AMD Sempron processor.
My old system ran on Windows 98 SE. I would like to use Windows XP Professional. The question: How does the Windows Setup authenticate my prior Windows 98 SE ownership? I am changing out the hard drive so it won't be there. Does the Upgade Install Setup ask me to insert the Windows 98 SE CD at some time of the install process?
I would hate to have to install Windows 98 SE on my new hard drive and then install Windows XP over it. The Windows Website is vague about how this is done (or I'm not looking at the right place.)
I am willing to give Bill his money for the XP discs, but I want to make sure they will work as I cannot return them.
Thanks for your help.