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[JAFO]

I need to reinstall winxp pro on my HP laptop. I am unable to locate
original OSD, however I have a xp pro disk that came with my Dell desktop.
If I use this disk will I have a problem with reactivating this OS? Nothing
has changed with the system ,its all the same hardware etc.
can anyone help with this? Thanks MV

 

[DL]

Its unlikely to install since its a Dell oem disk, tied to a Dell pc

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

I need to reinstall winxp pro on my HP laptop. I am unable to locate
original OSD, however I have a xp pro disk that came with my Dell desktop.
If I use this disk will I have a problem with reactivating this OS?

Yup.

Won't work at all.

 

[JAFO]

even if I choose "new Installation" ?

Yup.

Won't work at all.

 

[Malke]

even if I choose "new Installation" ?

The Dell software will be looking for a Dell motherboard. It will not
install with an HP motherboard. Since you have an HP laptop, the
simplest thing to do is call HP and have them send you a set of
recovery disks. A client of mine did this and it only cost $25USD so
this is a sensible solution.

Malke

 

[JAFO]

thanks for the insight.MV

The Dell software will be looking for a Dell motherboard. It will not
install with an HP motherboard. Since you have an HP laptop, the
simplest thing to do is call HP and have them send you a set of
recovery disks. A client of mine did this and it only cost $25USD so
this is a sensible solution.

Malke
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[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

It could work IF neither system has a BIOS locked installation. Why not call HP for another disk or they may have some other way to restore the system.