I unfortunately have Windows XP Home on all my computers and I want to purchase and use Quickbooks Pro 2007. The product specs say it is compatible but not recommended...are there any potential problems? What could go wrong with the software if I use it on XP Home? Why isn't it 'recommended'? Thank you.
that is a strange one.You should be ok.I cannot imagine why they
would say that
Windows XP Pro or home will only allow you to install it on ONE computer only. True or false?
You never really OWN XP, every year you have to pay to get it reactivated, or a upgrade, maintenence, or subcription fee(otherwise if you want to use it year after year, you have to keep paying for it) true or false?
If you decide to upgrade your graphic card, hard drive, memory XP goes stupid and won't work until you call Microsoft to get it reactivated(and maybe pay more money) True or false?
Truth, I do not believe XP the be al that and a bag of micro chips. I see it as a way to keep the consumer in their pocket by making sure all other older, totally free options are gone, and you have to keep paying them getting rooked like you do by the cable and oil companies. True or false.
When you install XP home or Pro you have to buy all new software because anything youhad that worked with Win 9X or 2000 won't work with XP. So, they get more money out of you. True or false?
idk
false, I have never made a single payment for Windows XP
idk
false
false...
Windows XP true or false?microsoft frontpage internet explorer
I've installed the same XP Pro SP2 CD on 5 different computers and registered all 5 of them, and never once had a problem. Microsoft should be familiar with the concept of a 4-5 person household so they don't really care. It's those serial keys that get plugged 10,000 times a day when they start to take action.
There are no monthly fees or dues of any kind. One down payment at the checkout counter and that's it. You possess your end user license agreement at that point forward. No tricks.
As long as your boot hard drive remains, XP will be there. There will be peripheral searches when installing hardware but that takes 20 seconds.
the licnese is for a single copy on one machine....not that there aren't ways around that
technically i paid for an oem license for win98 since it came installed on my first puter but that was about the last software purchase i've made. everything is available on p2p networks including keygens and activation workarounds
True. You can only install it one computer.
False. You don't have to pay to have to keep paying for it year after year to continue using it.
False. Upgrading your computer doesn't make XP go stupid. But you do have to make sure the hardware, software upgrade is compatible with XP.
True. In order to get people to upgrade their computer systems, Microsoft developed XP. Microsoft will no longer support older systems and hardware devices.
True. Some programs that worked in 9x or 2K will not work in XP. You will have to check to see if your programs will work with XP or not. This is due to the new file system XP uses.
I believe XP can be used on multiple computers.
However your concept of not owing XP is false. You do not have to reactivate it every year, nor do you have to pay a subscription fee or anything like that. The only thing you SHOULD do is keep it updated using the Windows Update feature. That doesn't cost anything. It comes with XP. Once you purchase a copy of XP, it is yours. You are not renting it or anything.
Only the first assertion is true of XP.
The second is partially true in as much as you do not actually own XP.
All is true of Vista but not XP.
With Vista It is one installation per computer.
You do have to pay a subscription fee for virus protection.
You can only activate it one time and if you make a hardware change you will have to buy another license.
It is engineered to become obsolete when Microsoft decides they want to make it obsolete. (aka. kill switch)
And it is not backward compatible with most software or drivers.
But that is Vista.
XP is actually a pretty good operating system.
It is prone Virus and Trojans and Spyware attacks but it is not all that bad.
1) All software (with the exception of free-ware or share-ware) is supposed to be, "one copy for each computer". However, there really is nothing that will "prevent" you from installing XP on more than one computer...especially in a home environment.
2) False. Whoever told you that is making sh*t up.
3) False. Good lord, where are you hearing this stuff? microsoftparanoia.com?
4) False. Again. What the hell are you talking about???? Buy it once. Install it once. You're done!
5) Okay. This is, at least, sort-of true. Most software that worked with previous versions of Windows (especially 9x versions) won't work with XP. Although, much of the Win 2000 software will....but not all of it.
You need a license key for each computer using XP. If it's a retail copy rather than one that came with the computer, you can transfer it to another computer as long as you no longer use it on the old one.
No, you don't have to pay each year to reactivate or upgrade. As long as you have the computer, its copy of XP belongs to it at no further cost.
You can upgrade your graphics card and memory with no problem. If you have an OEM version you may need to get it reactivated if you replace the motherboard, but there's no charge.
XP has a a compatibility mode option to allow older software to work if it doesn't work on XP out of the box. Some software won't, but most 98SE and 2000 software will.
Absolutely false. I don't know where you got your copy of windows, but I've never paid for anything from Microsoft. As a matter of fact, I've never experienced any of the things you listed.
A lot of questions. I will just say no. Now "VISTA" scan the computer hardware for about 5-7 things and make a log and this filed when you register. Then when you go to Microbutt it know it not on the correct computer, if you install on another, and here you go. I wonder how it work when a person does change a motherboard or HDD. Probably have to kiss the microbutt, but, should be able to re-activate.
If you buy a windows XP version you own a single license and with this license you can install and run it on a single computer, so your first statement is true.
Your second statement is false you do not have to keep repaying for a Windows activation.
You don not have to reactivate windows if you install a new graphics card, memory, hard drive, or such, but if you install a new motherboard you may have to reactivate it.
Old software does need updating if you upgrade to windows XP, so this means you will have to buy new software, or obtain new drivers for devices.
I currently have vista ultimate(c:), windows xp pro (f:), I want to install a faster version of xp pro(tiny xp) to my spare drive(d:) for gaming only.
Tiny xp will run on computers that only have 300mhz cpu and 40mb ram at a quick speed, so with my rig it should run like lightning.
Trouble is, vista wont boot anymore, will I have to install tiny xp and install vista again, to get the boot loader working properly?
I have googled this and can't get a definative answer, any one point me in the right direction?
Xp versions need to go on first and second. Vista last as Vista replaces the boot manager when installed. If you install XP after Vista the boot manager Vista installed is replaced and this does not know about Vista.
Windows xp/xp/vista........triple booting?microsoft support internet explorer
Make sure all of your hard drives are connected. When you are booting up, repetivley press F2 and you should have a list of operating systems avaible for booting. If this does not solve it, press F12 when it boots up. I'm not sure if its F2 or F12. One displays system info, and the other is OS bootup. good luck. Anymore difficulties and or problems email me at whimsical2484@snet.net and I will be glad to help!
I too have read several articles regarding multiple booting, the overall impression I am left with is that in your case the XP systems should be installed first, but as you have said opinion and technique vary. good luck!!
My PC had a non-genuine Windows XP Pro with SP2.
I Purchased a genuine Windows XP Home w/SP2 (OEM) at Newegg but haven't been able to install it. After the first rebooting it'd freeze at the logo screen. I returned the cd to newegg, they tested it and told me it's fine. I tried to install the non-genuine XP Pro cd, it did just fine, but I noticed that If I installed SP2 right after Windows booted, it'd freeze. The only way to get SP2 to work was installing Windows, then installing all the security updates, and then the SP2. I read on the net that probably my Soyo mobo needed to be flashed to support SP2. So I did, tried again with the genuine XP home and still did the same. After several attempts, I ended reinstalling the non-genuine XP Pro I had before, plus the sec. updates and the SP2 and have no problems at all. It seems like my pc only takes SP2 only as a separate add-on and not included in the Windows installation CD. I really want to make my pc legal. What else should I try?
One major problem is trying to "downgrade" from the XP Pro already installed to the XP Home OEM. Downgrades just can't be done. You'd have to completely wipe the hard drive clean and then format / install the XP Home.
Here's a link to a Windows help site that may give you some additional guidance:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/
Can't get Windows Xp Home edition w/ SP2 OEM installed.?microsoft visual studio internet explorer
put in your xp pro disk,, go threw the formating,prosses whin it go to setting up files , than shut down computer , and restart with the xp home disk your hard drive will be tottal empty. so now it will take the new install,, or if your useing a hard drive that you got sepertly from the computer you should have a disk that will format it anyway
I have Windows XP Pro on my pc now and it keeps screwing up.I don't have the XP Pro disk. I had bought a XP Home Edition upgrade a while ago. Can I use the Home upgrade to install over the XP Pro without messing my pc up totally? I have a Win 98SE disk too.
I know this probably didn't make any sense but I hope someone understands what I mean lol
Thanks in advance :)
I don't think you'll have any luck trying to go from Pro to Home. I definitely DON'T recommend Win 98.
Have you tried System Restore? It's a function that lets you take XP back to a given point where it ran error-free, so you can either figure out what went wrong, or just leave well enough alone! It's definitely worth trying if you haven't already.
To access System Restore, go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore. Choose Restore My Computer To An Earlier Time, then choose the latest day from the calendar when you knew your computer was working properly. You won't lose any data or files, but any programs installed after the restore date will have to be reinstalled. Good luck!
P.S. Yes, I think you could install the XP Home upgrade over Win 98. But I'd only do that if System Restore doesn't help.
Windows XP Home upgrade?windows registry internet explorer
You can install Pro over Home as it's considered an upgrade, but not Home over Pro. Also not 98 over either XP Home or Pro.
You cant install Microsoft windows XP Home over Microsoft Windows XP Professional. You will need to backup your data and format your C:\ Drive you can also create another Directory on the C:\ Drive to install Windows XP Home just insert the XP Home CD at Bootup and let the CD Boot - follow the on screen instructions and you will know what your doing hopefully. If you have success.. When you get online you will need to get all your Windows Updates including XP Service Pack 2 if it is not already included in the CD.
You will then be safe from Internet threats. You can get more help if you type in the questions you want to ask at http://www.google.com or http://www.askjeeves.com
You can also upgrade from Windows 98 SE to XP Home Edition or Pro no problem.
HI I GOT A LAPTOP FROM THE SCHOOL. THEY UPGRADED THEIRS AND THEY AUCTIONED OFF THEIR OLD ONES. WELLLL WHEN I START UP IT GOES TO THE WINDOWS XP PRO SCREEN AND IT ASKS FOR A U.NAME AND PASSWORD. AND SITE LOGGIN ON TO. WELL HOW CAN I GET AROUND IT? I CALLED MY LOCAL COMP USA WHO SAID EITHER REINSTALL WINDOWS XP OR GET A PASSWORD CHANGER SOFTWARE. WELL THE PROB. IS IT HAS WINDOWS XP PRO ON IT NOW, BUT IT ORIG. CAME WITH ME EDITION SINCE ITS AUTH. CODE ON THE BOTTOM IS ME EDITION, SO I DONT HAVE A PRODUCT CODE FOR XP, AND I DONT REALLY UNDERSTAND THE PASSWORD CHANGER. I TRIED ONE BUT YOU HAD TO KNOW THE USERNAME AND THEN IT WOULD DECODE THE PASSWORD, DIDNT WORK. SO NOW IM LIKEUHHH CALLED COMP USA AGAIN THEY SAID 120 DOLLARS, WELL THATS MORE THAN I PAID FOR ONE, 2 I HAVE 2 LAPTOPS AS MY MOM BOUGHT ONE TO, SO THATS EXPENSIVE, ANOTHER COMP USA GUY SAID GET AN ILLEGAL VERSION OF LIMEWIRE AND IT WILL COME WITH THE AUTH. CODE TO, THERES THE WINKEY PROG. BUT YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO LOG IN. I CANT
do this restart the computer when the computer is starting up keep tapping on the *F8* key fast then you will come too a option menu from there go too safemode then tap the enter key then your see the windows xp option then tap the enter key again and wait for the pc to load onto the login screen from there just click on the Administrator .Account then the pc will login on safemode then click on the safemode box that comes up just click on ok .. then click on start ... control panel ... user account .. icon then click on the use account id that the password is locked on then click on change password .. then click on the Apply option tab
then just restart the pc then when you come back to the login user account screen just click on the Account that you reset the password on and your intoo the computer.. as for the guy who said download windows from limewire ignore that idiot as all windows software from limewire has virus in them
Need windows xp product key, or way to get password?windows 95 internet explorer
Well there is only one way to get it from your pc. Thats right you can get it from your pc and here is how. You need to call the FBI and have them take your pc to a secret facility for training in extracting information. Once that is done you will need to leave the room. Dont pay any attention to the buzzing coming from the room. Go out and do some shopping for a couple of hours once you returned you shall have your license and a nice pc that will not give you any trouble.
You most likely have to reinstall your operating system. Before you buy one check out UBUNTU linux at ubuntu.org. It is free and you get all the programs you will ever need ***FREE***.
Do not purchase VISTA see the following article -
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/13/vis...
Unfortunately, obtaining a windows XP key (legally, anyway) can be tricky and/or costly. You can always get one from searching around on the internet, but this is illegal and your windows installation may fail unless you use other illegal tools to prevent it. I would recommend purchasing a copy of windows xp if you want to stay legal. You can buy a copy of windows for far less than the $120 Compusa was trying to charge you. Otherwise, google is your friend.
when I start my computer give me two options: windows xp home and windows xp pro. , how I can cancel this message and start my computer directly with windows xp pro.
uninstall the home version
Windows xp start up?windows 2000 internet explorer
u should delete ur "xp home" so u dont have to choose that.
Select "My Computer" right click to properties -%26gt;startup ... then u'll find a dialog having one combobox with you "pro" selected. look for a button labeled "edit" or advanced or something like that . choose that n u'll be dropped in an editor(same as notepad). Completely select the line corresponding to the os that u dont want to use and delete.... save and restart...
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Obviously, you have both operating systems loaded on your machine. What we have to do is to make XP Pro the default...
First, boot into XP Pro---Then,
Click "Start", "Run" and type "msconfig" without the quotes. Click OK. This will bring up the System Configuration Utility. Click the "Boot.ini" tab. In the top window, depending on your system, you will see a line something like this:
multi(x)disk(x)rdisk(x)partition(x)Win... Windows XP Professional'/blah blah blah, where the "x's" are numbers (including 0), and the blah blah blah aren't important. Highlight this line, and then click "Set as Default". Click "Apply", then OK, and then reboot your PC. It should automatically boot into Pro.
