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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:07a

Ninjaneer said:absolutely...I think you can go as far back as Windows 95.
Windows 95 is not eligible. Check the list posted by Thadeaus above.


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:11a

Johneverd said:Ninjaneer said:absolutely...I think you can go as far back as Windows 95.
Windows 95 is not eligible. Check the list posted by Thadeaus above.

Its not eligible but i have used windows 3.1 floppies to get the upgrade to do a clean install. It doesn't say it, but it works!


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:15a

fishinginar said:Just a reminder that this is an upgrade... must have a legal prior version.Actually, I think any copy of 98 or ME should work, whether it's installed or a copy on a CD.


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:20a

AmpedSilence said:Its not eligible but i have used windows 3.1 floppies to get the upgrade to do a clean install. It doesn't say it, but it works! Now those were the days, when the entire MS operating system fit on 15 1.44MB diskettes. Kudos to AmpedSilence and anyone else who kept those and uses them to upgrade to XP, made my day!


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:20a

brotherhpj said:Order early as this could be a sell-out! Great find OP!If you order early, the rebate won't be valid. And if you do a return/rebuy, are they going to accept the "coupon" in the store?


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:22a

Johneverd said:Ninjaneer said:absolutely...I think you can go as far back as Windows 95.
Windows 95 is not eligible. Check the list posted by Thadeaus above.
The YES in the matrix means the particular OS (e.g., Win98) can be "upgraded in-place (keeping your existing settings, programs, and data)." I think the upgrade license agreement allows you to upgrade from any previous Windows version (except for server versions as stated in the footnote). Can anyone find a copy of the agreement online?

SpeedDragon


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:25a

Thanks OP! Been waiting for this for a long time!


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:27a

Thanks OP!


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:35a

Do I understand right that all you need is the Windows ME/98 CD and you can do a clean install of XP home? OR, do I need to install ME/98 first, and then do the upgrade?


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:37a

Thanks, OP. I have an old desktop that will benefit from this.


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 9:55a

The upgrade matrix for XP Home (link) does not have the extra wording on the XP Pro page. It seems NO means not eligible when you look at the paragraph below "Order the Full Version of Windows XP from Your Favorite Retailer" link; although it is doable as many have pointed out.

SpeedDragon


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:02a

Ok this may be a stupid question, but if I already have XP on my computer, does this upgrade add anything to it and is it worth the 10 bucks? Appreciate answer without insults


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:04a

Thadeaus said:userid said:

Yes you are correct except that it needs to be 98 or ME. What Fishinginar means is that this is not a full version and you must own a "legal" version of 98 or ME for the machine you are going to install it on.

I was hoping Windows 2k would be eligible for the upgrade, but I checked on Microsoft's website, and userid is correct--it must be 98 or ME.

Eligible systems for XP Home upgrade version

As far as I can tell, the link you provided only discusses which computers can be "upgraded in place". That is to say, keeping your existing settings, programs, and data. You may be able to use the upgrade program to clean install windows xp with more than just 98 or ME. Try google for some advice on this.


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:05a



Also, it's my understanding that you CAN do a fresh install with this disc. At some point, it will ask you to insert the OS disc that you are upgrading from for some kind of validation.


Fresh clean install using an UPGRADE CD
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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:05a

munasmom said:Ok this may be a stupid question, but if I already have XP on my computer, does this upgrade add anything to it and is it worth the 10 bucks? Appreciate answer without insults

No and no.


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:06a

This upgrade adds nothing to your existing xp installation.

munasmom said:Ok this may be a stupid question, but if I already have XP on my computer, does this upgrade add anything to it and is it worth the 10 bucks? Appreciate answer without insults


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:06a

munasmom said:Ok this may be a stupid question, but if I already have XP on my computer, does this upgrade add anything to it and is it worth the 10 bucks? Appreciate answer without insults
No, keep ur money in your big fat wallet!


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:08a

Is there any reason why we would doubt the validity of the rebate since it isn't hosted on OD's site and since they don't point to it (yet) like the 100GB Maxtor hard drive deal yesterday?


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:09a

munasmom said:Ok this may be a stupid question, but if I already have XP on my computer, does this upgrade add anything to it and is it worth the 10 bucks? Appreciate answer without insults Nope


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   posted: Sep. 8, 2006 @ 10:13a

userid said:namlook said:fishinginar said:Just a reminder that this is an upgrade... must have a legal prior version.

Green for you, OP.

I think all you need is any disc or floppy with an old OS on it don't you?Yes you are correct except that it needs to be 98 or ME. What Fishinginar means is that this is not a full version and you must own a "legal" version of 98 or ME for the machine you are going to install it on.

Last time I installed an upgrade (two days ago) on a clean computer it did nothing different than a full install, no asking for a previous disc.


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