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Since MCE is built on XP, are the keys interchangable? I have an XP Pro

system that I would like to change to an MCE system to match my other

computer that is already running MCE. I would rather not have to buy a

second copy of the software if my valid XP Pro key would work.


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"MikeM" <MikeM@discussions.microsoft.com>wrote in message

XP Pro, MCE and Tablet keys are all related (any can install with any of the

3 products) but distinct. In order to install MCE or Tablet, you need to

have an MCE or Tablet key and the MCE/Tablet media.



If you install using the MCE/Tablet media and a Pro key, you get Pro.



Not to mention, what you are suggesting is in fact considered software

piracy.





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The XP Pro key will not work with MCE.



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"MikeM" <MikeM@discussions.microsoft.com>wrote in message news:4B987CA8-4138-4D21-A8FD-AF0098C46DD0@microsoft.com...

I really didn't expect it to work, why would Microsoft allow us to convert an

XPPro to XP MCE without selling us a whole new OS.



BTW - it wouldn't be piracy if uSoft set it up to allow the conversion as I

hoped.



Mike





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"MikeM" <MikeM@discussions.microsoft.com>wrote in message

Mike,



There is no upgrade option from Windows XP Professional to Windows XP Media

Center Edition 2005. If you wish to install Windows XP Media Center Edition

2005 on a second PC in you home you will need to go out and purchase an

additional copy - Note this is an OEM only product so you may be required to

purchase it with a piece of hardware.



I could go into detail about the relationships between the various keys a

you discussed but it is actually irrelevant.

If you require MCE on a second machine you have to purchase another

copy/license.





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