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Uninstall xp2 and go back to xp1

  • 17-12-2006 5:15pm
    #1
    brianthebard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,165 ✭✭✭✭


    I want to uninstall xp2 but don't have the option in add or remove programs. What else can I do?


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Is the "Show Updates" box checked on the Add\Remove Programs window?


  • #3
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    Can I ask why ?

    You leave yourself open to a vast range of security vulnerabilities & are just asking for trouble.

    If there is a problem with the system it is more than likely an issue with the OS or hardware rather than SP2 itself.


  • #4
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Is it causing problems for you? I don't think your Windows Updates will come through if you have SP1.


  • #5
    brianthebard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,165 ✭✭✭✭brianthebard


    Basically I had to borrow an xp2 disc because the explorer.exe file (not the IE file) was deleted and I couldn't find my own xp1 disc. I wanted to replace the file, had to use the upgrade option, now I get prompts to register the os but I don't want to, cause its not mine.
    So I thought I would copy explorer.exe to a flash drive, uninstall xp2 and go back to the original that I have a product key for. Does that make sense?:(


  • #6
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    If you have a valid license key it should work as long as you are using the same version of the OS to upgrade (XP Home SP1 to XP Home SP2, ditto for Professional).


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  • #7
    brianthebard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,165 ✭✭✭✭brianthebard


    I tried that but it didn't work, "Incorrect product key" apparently,even though I know its not. I checked the disc and it says its home edition as well so that shouldn't be problem.


  • #8
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Is your Home version OEM (did you get it with the machine) and this is a retail disk you're using?


  • #9
    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,131 ✭✭✭subway


    its a different product sku so keys wont work from one to the other.
    however, im not sure how you installed without a valid key.

    i dont understand what youve done or are trying to do.
    call product activation and tell them your key isnt working.
    they should be able to help you if all youve done is install service pack 2...


  • #10
    brianthebard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,165 ✭✭✭✭brianthebard


    Ok thanks. I know that it asked me for the product key when I was upgrading it and it was entered right then, so I don't know why it won't work now. But I will ring the company thank you.


  • #11
    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,131 ✭✭✭subway


    online activation doesnt work for oem anymore afaik.
    you just have to call them and go though the automated menu


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