stereo_id Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hello!My question is simple:Can I use a version of XP MCE (I have the original discs) to make me a Nlited version of XP pro (without the MCE)?I don't really need the extras from MCE, but all i have is a version of XP MCE.Hope someone can give me an answear!Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bledd Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 if you enter an xp pro serial it'll skip the mce bit (cd2)nlite doesn't support removal of the mce bit (i don't think anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereo_id Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hmm, but I only got my MCE serial...Does anyone know this? Can I skip cd2, and not include it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplodzion Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) Hmm, but I only got my MCE serial...Does anyone know this? Can I skip cd2, and not include it?You need to pay for different versions of Windows, if you want Professional Edition, the only legal way of obtaining Professional is by buying it. Edited April 4, 2008 by Xplodzion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereo_id Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 I absolutely know that. I'm not interested in getting XP Pro illegal.I only want to use my copy of XP in any way possible. And I can and should - because I've payed for it!My MCE edition consists of XP (Pro or Home) with the extra addition of Media Center functions.Please, someone tell me: Can I strip down my MCE edition, and get a very small version of Win XP - without the MCE functions.Still waiting... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boooggy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 the answer to your question was already given.if u use your mce key u cant obtain xp pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGOvoruhk Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 It wont say "Professional", but all the features will be there. MCE was based on Professional. The only thing it's missing is Active Directory, which I highly doubt you'll be usingAs far as I know, you should be able to remove the features. Having just made an XP Pro disc last night, I do remember seeing the options for removal of Media Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tap52384 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Yes, Media Center is one of the Compatibility options that can be protected from removal during the nLite process, so yes, it can be removed.I also can confirm that Media Center is Professional without Active Directory functionality. Perhaps that registry key that XP Professional users change to make XP think it is MCE could help in your quest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seXIII Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 xp mce is nothing more than xp pro with some add ons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) And I can and should - because I've payed for it!Actually you only payed for the rights to use the sofware not the right to modify, resell or abuse it in any way. If you read MS's stupid EULA you'll soon realize by using windows you are actually loosing more rights than you gain. It's more of a "I rented it" dealy... Some even theorize that MS's EULA gives them rights to your PC.I do however fully support the use of nLite and yes you can strip out the MCE components. Edited April 4, 2008 by Kelsenellenelvian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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