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My copy says:

Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
Evaluation copy. Build 3790.srv03_spbeta.030905-1850 (Service Pack 1, v.1069)

Can this be upgraded with the full install CD or will I need to wipe my disk?

Thank you--
NMG

You can upgrade it but its major NO NO, do a clean install instead, back up
any data you created on it then format the hard disk and do clean install.
Upgrades from betas are also not supported, since significant changes occurr
between the beta and the RTM which can make it difficult to diagnose
problems you might encounter with applications or hardware devices,
especially for a build such as 1069.
--
Andre
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

"NMG-CT" <NMG-> wrote in message
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>
> My copy says:
>
> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
> Evaluation copy. Build 3790.srv03_spbeta.030905-1850 (Service Pack 1,
> v.1069)
>
> Can this be upgraded with the full install CD or will I need to wipe my
> disk?
>
> Thank you--
> NMG

Thanks Andre. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but it's good to know how
to proceed.

Best,
NMG

"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

> You can upgrade it but its major NO NO, do a clean install instead, back up
> any data you created on it then format the hard disk and do clean install.
> Upgrades from betas are also not supported, since significant changes occurr
> between the beta and the RTM which can make it difficult to diagnose
> problems you might encounter with applications or hardware devices,
> especially for a build such as 1069.
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>
> "NMG-CT" <NMG-> wrote in message
> news:52B53B64-2B17-4684-9D91-...
> >
> > My copy says:
> >
> > Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
> > Evaluation copy. Build 3790.srv03_spbeta.030905-1850 (Service Pack 1,
> > v.1069)
> >
> > Can this be upgraded with the full install CD or will I need to wipe my
> > disk?
> >
> > Thank you--
> > NMG
>
>
>

Yeah, its not what you were hoping for, but its better in the long term.
--
Andre
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

"NMG-CT" <> wrote in message
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>
> Thanks Andre. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but it's good to know how
> to proceed.
>
> Best,
> NMG
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
>
>> You can upgrade it but its major NO NO, do a clean install instead, back
>> up
>> any data you created on it then format the hard disk and do clean
>> install.
>> Upgrades from betas are also not supported, since significant changes
>> occurr
>> between the beta and the RTM which can make it difficult to diagnose
>> problems you might encounter with applications or hardware devices,
>> especially for a build such as 1069.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>
>> "NMG-CT" <NMG-> wrote in message
>> news:52B53B64-2B17-4684-9D91-...
>> >
>> > My copy says:
>> >
>> > Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
>> > Evaluation copy. Build 3790.srv03_spbeta.030905-1850 (Service Pack 1,
>> > v.1069)
>> >
>> > Can this be upgraded with the full install CD or will I need to wipe my
>> > disk?
>> >
>> > Thank you--
>> > NMG
>>
>>
>>

Build 1069 of WINXP64 Edition is Beta 1 of WINXP64 Edition, just FYI.

"NMG-CT" <NMG-> wrote in message
news:52B53B64-2B17-4684-9D91-...
>
> My copy says:
>
> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
> Evaluation copy. Build 3790.srv03_spbeta.030905-1850 (Service Pack 1,
> v.1069)
>
> Can this be upgraded with the full install CD or will I need to wipe my
> disk?
>
> Thank you--
> NMG

Yes, it will upgrade and retain your settings just fine.


"Default User" <> wrote in message
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> Build 1069 of WINXP64 Edition is Beta 1 of WINXP64 Edition, just FYI.
>
> "NMG-CT" <NMG-> wrote in message
> news:52B53B64-2B17-4684-9D91-...
>>
>> My copy says:
>>
>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
>> Evaluation copy. Build 3790.srv03_spbeta.030905-1850 (Service Pack 1,
>> v.1069)
>>
>> Can this be upgraded with the full install CD or will I need to wipe my
>> disk?
>>
>> Thank you--
>> NMG
>