Upgrading queries...

The_Guitar_Hero · 06-07-2008, 03:06 PM

hey, i have an old windows 98 computer in the spare room not getting used and i was wondering if I would be able to upgrade it to windows XP (or higher) without having to go go out an buy anything? like is there a website where i can download a file from and install it on that? or is it impossible/illegal?

Tumbleweed36 · 06-07-2008, 08:59 PM

First of all, I doubt if the computer would run XP unless it has adequate memory.

Second, you will have to purchase a legitimate copy of XP, because you just can't go out and download a copy anyplace that would be legal. Not worth the risk to break the law if you could.

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The_Guitar_Hero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2	Upgrading queries... hey, i have an old windows 98 computer in the spare room not getting used and i was wondering if I would be able to upgrade it to windows XP (or higher) without having to go go out an buy anything? like is there a website where i can download a file from and install it on that? or is it impossible/illegal?

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,661 OS: XP Professional	Re: Upgrading queries... First of all, I doubt if the computer would run XP unless it has adequate memory. Second, you will have to purchase a legitimate copy of XP, because you just can't go out and download a copy anyplace that would be legal. Not worth the risk to break the law if you could. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.