XP In Place Upgrade
To perform an in place upgrade of XP, follow the steps listed below.
From Windows insert the XP CD into the CD player.
Choose install
Select upgrade
Follow prompts and when asked for Product Key, supply a valid Product Key.
Continue setup to completion and activate over the internet if necessary.
All updates and hot fixes will need to be reapplied.
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