unsure about a windows XP open license copy

[bonestonne]

ok, i have an open license copy of Windows XP Sp2, and another of Sp1. now, this is a very strange problem, and i want to know if the copy that i aquired legally is actually legal.

during boot, when it would normally say Windows XP Professional and that whole jazzed up screen, it doesn't say professional on the screen, on the Sp2 version.

is my copy a fake? i want to know now before i go off trying to install it on anything. i do have the serial number and full CD.

if its illegal i plan on getting rid of it fast.

Edited November 26, 2006 by bonestonne

[benners]

If the key is genuine you should be OK, with SP2 Microsoft ditched the professional text on the boot screen.

[cluberti]

SP2 installation changes both the Professional and Home boot screens from saying "Windows XP 'versionname'" to just "Windows XP". It's normal behavior.