XP installation query

Hi

If a pc has a pirate copy of XP Pro on it and I want to put a legal version
of XP home edition on it, is it straightforward to do? (ie insert cd and
follow installation instructions) Or will I have to format or fdisk the hard
drive first?

Sorry to ask, but I've never been asked to do this before on someone's pc
using XP.

Netty

 

All the furry creatures in 24hoursupport.helpdesk gathered 'round and
listened as Netty said...

You can call Microsoft and have them issue a legitimate XP Pro key to
you. You will have to pay for it though. Unfortunately, there is no
way to roll down to XP Home.

 

So even if I reformat/fdisk my hd, I can't install XP home? I'm sorry, but I
just don't believe it can't be done.

Netty

 

Of course you can Netty.
Just makes sure you`ve saved anything you wish to keep First.

bw..

 

I thought I could. But not knowing a great deal about XP, I thought I'd ask.
Question is, how on earth can I format a pc with XP pro on it? When using
previous Windows programs (95/98) it was easy to get to the C: prompt but I
have no idea with XP. I have been told to use the XP disk but surely this
will just reload XP again, or will it??

Netty

 

Go here and d/load a WinME boot disk (hope you have a
floppy drive).

Boot up with that, and do your fdisk.
Then load your XP CD.