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If you choose to purchase an upgrade version of Windows Vista to upgrade XP, you will no longer be able to use that version of XP. Either on another system, or as a dual-boot option. The key will be invalidated, preventing activation.
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02-03-2007, 12:42 PM
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The workaround is pretty useful for people who don't want to lose their xp cd key
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Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key
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