Can I get a copy used XP to upgrade to Windows ME?

I inherited a computer with ME installed.

I can get the upgrade XP on Ebay to get it is feasible but want to know if the EMPLOYEE improve copies there will be problems with Microsoft. I don't want to buy a system that will not be considered legal.

First of all, you cannot be sure that even XP will work on the old ME computer.  You must inspect before you perform an upgrade.  Secondly, I highly recommend buying ANY operating system of ANY site selling at auction as counterfeits abound.  Third, I certainly would not buy a XP operating system to address used.  If the disk has been used, you can be sure that the product key has been used as well.  If so, you would not be able to activate XP once installed.

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