x64 evaluation

I was able to download the XP 64 evalautin last year and sign up for a
product key for an extension. I did not know how long this product key
would keep my trial version running but now my trial seems to have ended
and I have alot of pictures on the harddrive from the digital camara.

My question is is there any way to contine this evaluation or am I going
to have to buy the full version. There is no way I can pay for a full
version at Microsofts prices.

Also if I do upgrade to the full version will I lose any of my pictures
etc on the harddrive?

According to this, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q307993/, I don't think
you can continue running your trial version.

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Regards,
Yuriy

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> I was able to download the XP 64 evalautin last year and sign up for a
> product key for an extension. I did not know how long this product key
> would keep my trial version running but now my trial seems to have ended
> and I have alot of pictures on the harddrive from the digital camara.
>
> My question is is there any way to contine this evaluation or am I going
> to have to buy the full version. There is no way I can pay for a full
> version at Microsofts prices.
>
> Also if I do upgrade to the full version will I lose any of my pictures
> etc on the harddrive?