My XP Pro box says it is MS XP Pro Upgrade version. A sticker has been
attached which states: "Academic Price: Not for use in a commercial
environment."
Does this mean I have a full version copy?

"Jeff" <jeffscomp********.com> wrote in message
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> use your original dell supplied xp disc and you should be able to do a
> clean install. unless your academic xp pro disc is really a full version
> copy.
>
> -jeff
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Only retail and OEM versions of Windows XP will
>> qualify for the upgrade version of Windows Vista.
>> In your case, you could perform a "clean install"
>> of your original Dell Windows XP Home Edition,
>> then upgrade to Windows Vista with the upgrade
>> version.
>>
>> --
>> Carey Frisch
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
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>>
>> "Reg and Ruth" wrote:
>>
>> | I have a 1 year old Dell desktop which was supplied with an OEM version
>> of
>> | Windows XP Home. I subsequently upgraded to XP Pro with an Academic
>> Upgrade
>> | version. Will I be able to upgrade to Vista with a Vista upgrade
>> version, or
>> | will I have to buy a full retail version and do a clean install?
>> |
>> | Many thanks for any help.
>>
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