Don, I think I have read that, but cannot remember where and I can't find it on Yahoo search either. Perhaps it was in PC Mag or CNet. Dave ------------------------------ From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Using an XP upgrade to do a clean install that is Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:53:34 -0400 I read somewhere that part of Microsoft's new validation procedure is a means to make yourself legal. You can buy it or get it free from them based on several variables. Unfortunately, I can't find the info on a quick Google search. Am I imagining things? Don -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/