Can a non-server OEM be exchanged for a licensed version ?

I noticed that the TAP page says "server". My OEM was installed on a desktop,
and I have had trouble with the website. Thanks.

 

"steve h." <> wrote in message
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>I noticed that the TAP page says "server". My OEM was installed on a
>desktop,
> and I have had trouble with the website. Thanks.

No, it must be like for like.

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"steve h." <> wrote in message
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>I noticed that the TAP page says "server". My OEM was installed on a
>desktop,
> and I have had trouble with the website. Thanks.

 

You are trying to exchange XP Professional for XP Professional x64, right?
If so, you are on the wrong tap page.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx

"steve h." <> wrote in message
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>I noticed that the TAP page says "server". My OEM was installed on a
>desktop,
> and I have had trouble with the website. Thanks.

 

I clicked on that link, indicated that I understood, clicked "Continue", and
it lead me to this page:
https://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/default.aspx

On this page, it says this: " Enter Your Server Information "


AFAIK, I'm doing everything correctly.




"John Barnes" wrote:

> You are trying to exchange XP Professional for XP Professional x64, right?
> If so, you are on the wrong tap page.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx
>
> "steve h." <> wrote in message
> news...
> >I noticed that the TAP page says "server". My OEM was installed on a
> >desktop,
> > and I have had trouble with the website. Thanks.
>
>
>

 

Microsoft has been messed up with this process from day one. Try to enter
your COA and PID (from system properties) and your date of purchase and see
if it will work for you.
As you can see from multiple (hundreds) of postings it is a hit or miss
process. Usually miss. Sort of like using the system when you get it.
Programs and hardware may or may not work. Personally, if I were you, I
would get the trial and make sure the system is right for you BEFORE you
exchange your x32 license and find out the system is not right for your
needs. Dual boot like most of the posters here and when you are ready and
it works for your primary system, you can then exchange your x32 license.


"steve h." <> wrote in message
news:...
>I clicked on that link, indicated that I understood, clicked "Continue",
>and
> it lead me to this page:
> https://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/default.aspx
>
> On this page, it says this: " Enter Your Server Information "
>
>
> AFAIK, I'm doing everything correctly.
>
>
>
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> You are trying to exchange XP Professional for XP Professional x64,
>> right?
>> If so, you are on the wrong tap page.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx
>>
>> "steve h." <> wrote in message
>> news...
>> >I noticed that the TAP page says "server". My OEM was installed on a
>> >desktop,
>> > and I have had trouble with the website. Thanks.
>>
>>
>>

 

Actually thats just a message related with what will take place during the
transaction which will happen on a "server".
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"steve h." <> wrote in message
news:...
>I clicked on that link, indicated that I understood, clicked "Continue",
>and
> it lead me to this page:
> https://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/default.aspx
>
> On this page, it says this: " Enter Your Server Information "
>
>
> AFAIK, I'm doing everything correctly.
>
>
>
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> You are trying to exchange XP Professional for XP Professional x64,
>> right?
>> If so, you are on the wrong tap page.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx
>>
>> "steve h." <> wrote in message
>> news...
>> >I noticed that the TAP page says "server". My OEM was installed on a
>> >desktop,
>> > and I have had trouble with the website. Thanks.
>>
>>
>>