Sorry for being so vagued as this my first attemp to enter into a discussion
group.
I have already purchased and installed the WGA in my PC
My upgrade will include new case, motherboard and processor,but will use the
existing DVD Rom and DVD Dual Layer Writer.
I will be only installing it in 1 PC. ie-the upgraded one


"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> awcp wrote:
> > Will be ugrading my PC, can I use the disc purchased to make my
> > copy genuine to install Windows Xp onto my upgraded PC.
>
> This question seems vague to me.
> Something seems to have been left out.
> To correctly answer the question *I believe* was asked would require more
> detail on your part.
>
> Obviously you have ordered or are considering ordering the Genuine Advantage
> Kit...
> http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx
> ----------
> Q:What are the details of the genuine Windows offer?
> A:To help customers who unknowingly purchased a counterfeit version of
> Windows XP, Microsoft has created two genuine Windows offers for those who
> qualify:
>
> - Complimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows
> XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers
> will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a
> counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality
> counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer.
>
> - Electronic License Key Offer: Microsoft will offer an alternative for
> customers who find out via the WGA validation process that they are not
> running genuine Windows, but do not qualify for, or choose not to take
> advantage of, the complimentary offer. These customers will be able to
> license a Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP online for a price of
> $99 for Windows XP Home edition or $149 for Windows XP Professional. The
> Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP will include a new 25-character
> Product Key and a Windows Product Key Update tool that will allow customers
> to convert their counterfeit copy to genuine Windows XP electronically.
> ----------
>
> You would only do this if you believe your copy of Windows XP (Professional
> I assume from your subject). Technically you are purchasing a valid 25
> character product key for Windows XP - and not at much savings over buying
> one new (unless you qualified for the complimentary offer.)
>
> What do you *mean* by upgrading?
> - Will the computer case and some internal components be the same?
> - Will there be two or more computers in existance after the "upgrade"
> where before there was only one?
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
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