Second question..

jonny72

Since a mod so kindly locked the last one..

Following on, so I have the Windows XP media centre CD Key on my computer..

(The computer is HP, so I am guessing HP OEM)

Someone said that any Win XP media centre CD will work..

So supposing I get one of those cd's (alot cheaper than buying it new with license)

I already have regular Win XP home installed on this PC (runs out in 6 days) if I am to change/upgrade to Windows XP Meda centre.. will I loose all my info on the pc? (games, programs, etc) i.e. will I have to do a clean install?

thanks for the replies to previous post

matt-dublin

you won't be able to use a hp key with a standard oem cd.

you'll need the cd that came with the HP CD.

When you ex trial expires you need to ring microsoft and purchase a licence key, at which point they will give you a key that will work on your computer.

if the computer your putting it on has a xp med licence key sticker on it, its a valid license. Therefore ring hp and ask to buy a replacement cd, and they'll ask for the serial number blah blah off you computer

matt-dublin

also if you get the cd from hp, you shouldn't have to activate it as said in your previous thread. dell/hp/IBM oem keys do not require activation