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    Need 2000 pro and XP Pro uprade disks

    I have a load of Compaq systems with Compaq COAs of 2000 Pro upgraded to XP Pro but I have no disks at all.

    I have called compaq and becuase its no longer covered by them they will not send the disks out and Microsoft also can not help.

    What can I do??
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    Re: Need 2000 pro and XP Pro uprade disks

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    Re: Need 2000 pro and XP Pro uprade disks

    Have you tried using an OEM disc?? I've restored Dell systems before using an OEM disc of the appropriate OS and inputting the details from the sticker on the side.

    I *might* even have an OEM 2000 disc at home, unopened with it's license. It was found at the back of our computer cupboard when we were cleaning out...

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    This is bunny and friends. He is fed up waiting for everyone to help him out, and decided to help himself instead!

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    Re: Need 2000 pro and XP Pro uprade disks

    I *might* be able to help you out - drop me a PM and I'll see what I can do when I get home.

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    Re: Need 2000 pro and XP Pro uprade disks

    I have used a standard XP OEM disk and it didn't work but I don't have either 2000 Pro OEM or XP upgrade disks. I called Compaq and they told me to get the disk from some one, I called Microsoft and they said that if I have the COA then that will be fine.

    I know legally its not 100% ok to do it this wqay but I suppose the fact that both Microsoft and Compaq have told me its my only option I have no other way to go.
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