Guest Jim Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Several years ago I purchased a new HP laptop with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002 as the operating system. I've downloaded the latest security files and service packs but my system always indicates "Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". However, the Microsoft Windows web site talks about a version called XP Media Center Edition 2005. Is this a newer version that must be purchased since I can't seem to upgrade to this edition. TIA
Guest ColTom2 Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Question on Windows XP Media Center operating system You had a limited time back then to purchase from HP for a minimal fee ($10) the upgrade to 2005. Each computer manufacturer had this update for their MCE computers and they were the source of this update. Why they imposed a limited time to acquire I am not sure that a lot of us ever understood, but so was the case. You might try contacting HP, but I doubt that you will now be able to obtain. "Jim" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message news:%23nRa9XKAJHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... Several years ago I purchased a new HP laptop with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002 as the operating system. I've downloaded the latest security files and service packs but my system always indicates "Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". However, the Microsoft Windows web site talks about a version called XP Media Center Edition 2005. Is this a newer version that must be purchased since I can't seem to upgrade to this edition. TIA
Guest Jim Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Question on Windows XP Media Center operating system Many thanks ColTom2. "ColTom2" <noemailaddress@nomail.com> wrote in message news:O%23Z%23mfKAJHA.4148@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > You had a limited time back then to purchase from HP for a minimal fee > ($10) > the upgrade to 2005. Each computer manufacturer had this update for their > MCE computers and they were the source of this update. Why they imposed a > limited time to acquire I am not sure that a lot of us ever understood, > but > so was the case. > > You might try contacting HP, but I doubt that you will now be able to > obtain. > > > "Jim" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:%23nRa9XKAJHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Several years ago I purchased a new HP laptop with Windows XP Media Center > Edition 2002 as the operating system. > > I've downloaded the latest security files and service packs but my system > always indicates "Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". However, the Microsoft > Windows web site talks about a version called XP Media Center Edition > 2005. > Is this a newer version that must be purchased since I can't seem to > upgrade > to this edition. > > TIA > > > > >
Guest Jim Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Question on Windows XP Media Center operating system Never got a disk with this computer, is it possible to view the product key? "Jim" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message news:%23nRa9XKAJHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Several years ago I purchased a new HP laptop with Windows XP Media Center > Edition 2002 as the operating system. > > I've downloaded the latest security files and service packs but my system > always indicates "Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". However, the Microsoft > Windows web site talks about a version called XP Media Center Edition > 2005. Is this a newer version that must be purchased since I can't seem to > upgrade to this edition. > > TIA > > > >
Guest Malke Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Question on Windows XP Media Center operating system Jim wrote: > Never got a disk with this computer, is it possible to view the product > key? With OEM computers (HP, Dell, etc.) the Product Key is on a Certificate of Authority sticker on the machine. This is what you need to use. There are various free programs that will show you the Windows Product Key but with OEM machines the key that you see is the volume license key used by the OEM for their master image and not the one you use to reinstall Windows. With HPs, it is best to get a Restore Disk from HP. I just ordered two of them for clients and they're really inexpensive. It was $22.62 each and that included expedited shipping charges. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
Guest ColTom2 Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Question on Windows XP Media Center operating system You never got a Windows disk, but I am sure that you got a Recovery Disk or Restore Disk from HP. If you wish to see the Product key and much much more about both your computer's software and hardware that is installed download and install free Belarc Advisor http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html. It will tell you just about all you wish to know about your computer. "Jim" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message news:eXIVP6LAJHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... Never got a disk with this computer, is it possible to view the product key? "Jim" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message news:%23nRa9XKAJHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Several years ago I purchased a new HP laptop with Windows XP Media Center > Edition 2002 as the operating system. > > I've downloaded the latest security files and service packs but my system > always indicates "Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". However, the Microsoft > Windows web site talks about a version called XP Media Center Edition > 2005. Is this a newer version that must be purchased since I can't seem to > upgrade to this edition. > > TIA > > > >
Guest Jim Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Re: Question on Windows XP Media Center operating system Many thanks to all for the info. I was thinking I had to do an upgrade because My Computer says "Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". I then found the product key on the underside of the laptop and it said "Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005" To make matters more confusing a keyfinder program reported "Windows XP Professional" I'm thinking I don't need to upgrade after all. Jim "Jim" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message news:%23nRa9XKAJHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Several years ago I purchased a new HP laptop with Windows XP Media Center > Edition 2002 as the operating system. > > I've downloaded the latest security files and service packs but my system > always indicates "Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". However, the Microsoft > Windows web site talks about a version called XP Media Center Edition > 2005. Is this a newer version that must be purchased since I can't seem to > upgrade to this edition. > > TIA > > > >
Guest Malke Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Re: Question on Windows XP Media Center operating system Jim wrote: > Many thanks to all for the info. > > I was thinking I had to do an upgrade because My Computer says "Windows XP > Media Center Edition 2002 SP3". > I then found the product key on the underside of the laptop and it said > "Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005" > To make matters more confusing a keyfinder program reported "Windows XP > Professional" > > I'm thinking I don't need to upgrade after all. The reason the key finders say "XP Pro" is that Media Center Edition is a superset of Pro. If everything is working well, the best policy is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". ;-) Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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