I bought Office 2004 Pro with the intention of having VPC to run programs like Visio and Project that I use everyday. However, at least until Intel Macs, this has proved an unworkable solution for me, so I bought a Dell laptop to complement my PowerBook. My Dell came with XP Home. How can I expand the copy of Windows XP Pro if I wanted to upgrade my laptop?
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"Expanding" Windows XP from Virtual PC
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Sorry, but I don't quite know what you mean. 
Do you want to use the XP Pro licence from VPC on your laptop?
Do you want to use the XP Pro licence from VPC on your laptop?
No, I want to install XP on my Dell. The CDs included with VPC have Windows installation executables, right?
Basically, I don't want to spend another $100 on XP Pro since I already own (and am licensed) it.
Basically, I don't want to spend another $100 on XP Pro since I already own (and am licensed) it.
Yeah, that's what I said. I suppose it's feasible but I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not sure how customised the pre-loaded VPC version of XP is. I think you should probably stick to the software that came with, was distributed with, and was designed for your laptop just in case.
Of course, if you have a retail boxed version of XP Pro, I guess you could use the licence number from VPC and install from that box but I guess you've already thought of that.
Of course, if you have a retail boxed version of XP Pro, I guess you could use the licence number from VPC and install from that box but I guess you've already thought of that.
What are the real differences between Pro and Home and are they really vital to your work?
I've never used Home, but I have Pro with VPC too.
Woof, Woof - Dawg
I've never used Home, but I have Pro with VPC too.
Woof, Woof - Dawg
borrow a friend's disc and use your serial number? im pretty sure that's legal...download it on bittorrent and use your serial number? im pretty sure that's legal...
homerjward said:
Yeah, as long as you use your own serial number it shouldn't be a problem. Just try it out, the worst that can happen is it not working. XP Home seems to get the job done though.